CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

Ingredients

I Lb. Dry Elbow Macaroni
1 Cup Mayonnaise
¼ Cup Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. Sugar
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1 Cup Celery, Diced
1 Cup Red Bell Pepper, Diced
½ Cup Red Onion, Diced
½ Cup Scallions, Sliced
¼ Cup Mild, Sweet Piquante Peppers, Minced
¼ Cup Parsley, Minced, Fresh

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. 
  2. Transfer macaroni to a ice water bath; then drain well.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon, and sugar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in macaroni, celery, bell pepper, onion, scallions, piquante’ peppers, and parsley; toss to coat. 
  5. Taste salad and season with additional salt and/or  pepper, if necessary.  

Yield:  20 – ½ Cup Servings.

Recipe From Taste of Home, August 2012