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SAL: Classic Macaroni Salad (10)

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Classic Macaroni Salad (10)

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Recipe by: Graden
2,000 reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
10 servings
Prep 20 min. - Cook 10 min. - Chill at least 4 hrs; but preferably overnight

"This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone."

Ingredients:
4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2/3 cup white sugar
2-1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)
Salt to taste, if necessary

Directions:
1. 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.

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

1/10 of recipe equals: Calories: 286; Total Fat: 6.7g (Saturated Fat: 1.2g); Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 299mg; Total Carbohydrates: 49.3; Sugars: 15.5; Dietary Fiber: 2.8g; Protein: 6.8g