Description
A creamy and refreshing macaroni salad that’s perfect for gatherings, picnics, and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pounds macaroni
- 16 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 8 medium onions (finely chopped)
- 8 green bell peppers (finely chopped)
- 2 cups carrots (shredded)
- 64 ounces mayonnaise
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/4 cup salt
- 4 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 cups distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- Boil water in an extra-large stock pot and salt it heavily.
- Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain immediately and place it under cold running water.
- Cut vegetables into small, even pieces. You can do this ahead of time if desired.
- Measure and stir dressing ingredients well.
- Add vegetables into the dressing and stir well.
- Add pasta and stir until everything is combined.
- Cover and chill for at least 120 minutes, or up to 2880 minutes for better flavor.
- Stir before serving to keep the salad moist and delicious!
Notes
To save time, prepare the vegetables a day in advance. Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavors. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg