PICNIC MACARONI SALAD

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This is the best-tasting macaroni salad ever! When I fix a batch, I serve myself a portion right away because if I wait until I get to the table, I know it will be all gone.-Judith Hunt, Goldsboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 30-32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 packages (16 ounces each) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
8 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium tart green apples, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
3 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup prepared mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
12 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Pour over macaroni mixture; toss to coat. , Top with egg slices; sprinkle with seafood seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.