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Mama's Macaroni Salad

Source of Recipe


From "Basic to Brilliant, Y'all" by Virginia Willis



List of Ingredients



• 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni
  
• 3 celery stalks, very finely chopped
  
• 3 carrots, shredded
  
• 1 onion, preferably Vidalia, very finely chopped
  
• ½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
  
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese (4 ounces), for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, or according to package instructions. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
   
   
2. Once the macaroni is cooled, add the celery, carrots, onion, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper.
   
   
3. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 2 hours. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cheese over just before serving.
   
   Serves 4 to 6
   
   
   • Brilliant: Served with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
   Pick through 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat for shells and cartilage without breaking apart the large chunks of crab. Once the macaroni salad is prepared, add the prepared crab. Taste and adjust for seasoning with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the cheese. Serve immediately on chilled plates.