Classic Macaroni Salad

• servings: 10 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 4 hours 30 minutes

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

2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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, pepper, and macaroni together in a large bowl.

Stir in celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, and pimentos.

Refrigerate salad for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.