Classic Macaroni Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 4 Hours 30 Minutes Servings: 10

"This classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser at every cookout, potluck, and picnic!"

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)

Directions:

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

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 10 Calories: 390

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 18.7g Cholesterol: 8mg Sodium: 529mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 49.3g     Dietary Fiber: 2.8g Protein: 6.8g