JAN'S MACARONI SALAD

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Macaroni salad is a must at summer cookouts. This version is made with simple ingredients and similar to what you'd pick up at a deli. There's enough crunch and flavor from all the fresh veggies. The pasta and veggies are coated in a sweet and creamy dressing that has the right amount of tang to balance the flavors. A little...

Provided by Janice Splaha

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c raw elbow macaroni, cooked
1 onion, chopped
3/4 c chopped celery
1/3 c grated carrots
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 c green pepper, chopped
1/4 c diced pimentos
DRESSING
1 c Best Foods/Hellmans mayonnaise
1/4 c white vinegar
2/3 c sugar
1/2 tsp prepared, yellow mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook and cool the macaroni. Place in a mixing bowl. Add the chopped vegetables and eggs to the bowl.
  • 2. Mix the macaroni and vegetables.
  • 3. Mix the sauce in a separate bowl.
  • 4. Add to the macaroni/vegetable mixture. Cover and chill.
  • 5. Cooks note: Using all the sauce will make the salad very moist, but remember macaroni salad absorbs the dressing.

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