Classic Macaroni Salad

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Kosher salt

3/4 lb. elbow pasta

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1/2 c. mayonnaise

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. granulated sugar

Freshly ground black pepper

2 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/2" pieces

2 celery ribs, chopped on a bias into ½” pieces

1 medium carrot, grated

1/2 c. chopped pitted Kalamata olives

Directions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain and immediately rinse pasta with cold water. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil to prevent sticking.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and sugar until emulsified; season with salt and pepper.

Add tomatoes, celery, carrot, and olives to bowl with pasta. Pour dressing over and toss until well combined.

Nutrition

• Calories: 388
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 8 mg
• Sodium: 324 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 44 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 8 g