Classic Macaroni Salad

You all know how I love trying "different" or interesting recipes. Because this one called for sugar and vinegar in the salad, I HAD to try it! I was very pleasantly surprised.

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2/3 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 cup grated carrot
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento 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 onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

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[jazminmoreira]

Just made this and had to try it before throwing it in the fridge.... but omg I love it already I cant wait till tomorrow to try it again!... tastes delicious!

[csds]

I made this right away after watching your video this morning, I just put it in the fridge just minutes ago and oh man it tastes good already!! I made it for dinner tonight because I'm making Sloppy Joe's and thought it would go great with it but I had to do a taste test lol. Thanks for the recipe, it will be made many more times this summer I'm sure!! :)

[oopurpledove]

I've never put sugar in macaroni salad so I thought that was really weird. Then I thought about it and I do put sweet pickle relish. I just never thought about it before. I feel like you do about celery and onions, especially onions. So thank you for the great tips.

[bebebutterfield]

Looks wonderful Beth and TY for sharing.

[rochiepadro]

macaroni salad is my favorites salad and I'm always looking for a new twist or recipe for this, thank you.

[davidmazza]

Liked 👍🏽, and subscribed! 😋
Thanks for sharing, please keep these simple recipes coming!

[wildheart]

I like mac salad al dente too.  It seems to taste better that way for some reason.  I throw eggs and all kinds of vegies in!  Yum!  Your's looks great!!

[MegaHockeypuck]

.. made it twice now, and it' s always better than the one i used to buy at the grocery store, thanks for the kick-ass recipe !!

[yesselin]

Let me tell you I did it now and even tho directions say to wait four hours it tasted amazing thank you so much!!

[ElleEmLee]

I haven't made macaroni salad in ages! I think I'll give your recipe a try for our next cookout. <3

[ElvenxGoddess]

I love macaroni salad, it is one of my favorite comfort  foods. : )

[MegaHockeypuck]

.. i made this salad and it was THE BEST but do you also have a potato salad recipe ? thanks in advance

[adriannekonrady]

Love this video About to try this recipe today My two fav things about it is how you admit ingredients you aren't fond of and the bottle of 1800 on the counter Thumbs

[TheTeaLeavesKnow]

I like that fact that this recipe calls for teeny-tiny cuts of the celery onion carrot. (The Holy Trinity), NOT huge cubes! Looks delish.

[chk]

I love that you love food...
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[RehSlipchenko]

ooo I dig the "scene" transitions. :D

[paulringholz]

Beautif salad. By any chance what would you recommend the closest recipe that that take out diner under Aiea medical building had back in the day? Thanks again and Aloha

[aripatterson]

I'm not a fan of mustard or onions but in this salad its good was it good to you beth

[AussieAngeS]

Love this Beth. I'm not much into celery either. Can't beat a good macaroni salad. How was it? Did you get to have any?

[bighouse]

Maybe just a shake of cayenne. Looks yummy. ROCK ON!