COOL AND CREAMY MACARONI SALAD RECIPE

Cool and Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe image

Provided by Patlynn

Number Of Ingredients 11

Table salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/2 small red onion , minced
1 rib celery , minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
Ground black pepper

Steps:

Don't drain the macaroni too well before adding the other ingredients--a little extra moisture will keep the salad from drying out. If you've made the salad ahead of time, simply stir in a little warm water to loosen the texture. 1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain briefly so that macaroni remains moist. Transfer to large bowl.