Classic Macaroni Salad

Name: Classic Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 270 min
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 cup mayonnaise; 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar; 2.5 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 0.25 cup grated carrot; 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

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This macaroni salad always gets lots of compliments. It's an easy recipe to make and has a pleasing taste that everyone seems to love!

Recipe by Graden

Updated on October 13, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

10

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; stir in celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, pimentos, and macaroni.
Refrigerate salad for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

390	Calories
19g	Fat
49g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 390
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 529mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 13mg	66%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 134mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.