Easy Home Made Macaroni Salad Recipe

"This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone


Ingredients

 Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

    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 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

    1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)

    2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Directions

  1.  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.

  2.  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.