Classic Macaroni Salad

Italian Salad Recipes

3/4 c. mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 8 oz. elbow macaroni (1.75 cups) 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup chopped red pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion

Any true-blue American picnic needs a straight up macaroni salad. Put it next to the potato salad, grab yourself a hot dog, and watch it disappear! Cook elbows according to package directions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients: mayonnaise, cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add elbows, celery, red pepper and onion; toss to coat with the mayonnaise mixture. Cover, chill 1 hour to blend flavors. Then it's off to the picnic. Enjoy! -Diana Variations: Tuna Macaroni Salad: With the elbows, add one 6-oz. can of tuna, drained and flaked. Shrimp Macaroni Salad: With the elbows, add 1/2 lb. cooked, cleaned small shrimp.

Submitted by Diana Bogue
Contributed on: Friday January 25th, 2008 and modified on Thursday January 31st, 2008