Perfect For Your Next Cookout--Macaroni Salad

This has become a staple for any meal involving burgers in our household. Easy to make, great when you want to make a dish a day ahead to save time, and oh so delicious.

Macaroni Salad
(modified from "Amish Macaroni Salad" on allrecipes.com)

2 c. (scant) uncooked elbow pasta
2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. prepared yellow mustard
2 1/4 tsp. vinegar
3/4 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 hardboiled eggs, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 sm. red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 dill pickle, minced (or 2 Tbsp. dill pickle relish)



1. Cook macaroni in salted water for 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Set aside to cool.
2. In large bowl combine the dressing ingredients, then add the vegetables and egg. Toss gently. Then fold in the macaroni.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, if possible overnight. The macaroni soaks up some of the dressing and has better flavor the day after it is prepared.


Makes 8-10 servings.

Enjoy!