Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  •  1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  •  2/3 cup white sugar
  •  2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  •  1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  •  1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  •  1 large onion, chopped
  •  2 stalks celery, chopped
  •  1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  •  1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
  •  2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  3. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.
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