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Easy Macaroni Salad

"This Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe is a hit at parties. This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone."
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cup grated carrot (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  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.