Macaroni Salad

By Nitaj3

Ingredients

• 4 cups dry macaroni pasta - cook according to package directions
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar - ok to use apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers or pimento peppers chopped fine
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion - ok to use white onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Instructions

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain pasta and allow to cool. Prepare dressing for macaroni salad by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard in a small bowl. Stir creamy sauce until it is well combined.

In a large bowl add cooked macaroni, chopped celery, shredded carrots, chopped red onion, chopped bell pepper, chopped roasted red bell pepper, and add creamy dressing. Stir to combine. Add in shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.

Refrigerate a couple of hours before serving.