CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD


6 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
3 Tbsp. and 2-1/2 tsp. prepared yellow mustard
2-1/4 tsp. salt
¾ tsp. ground black pepper
1-1/2 large onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1-1/2 green peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ cup and 2 Tbsp. grated carrot, (optional)
3 Tbsp. chopped pimento peppers (optional)


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.

In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Yield: 15 servings.