Old-fashioned macaroni salad is a delicious Southern staple.

Classic Macaroni Salad

Classic Macaroni Salad. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

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Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• ½ medium red onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 rib celery, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
• ½ green bell pepper, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (I like Duke’s)
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

• Cook macaroni according to package directions using salted water.
• Drain and run cool water over the pasta until it is cooled.
• In another bowl stir together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pepper, sugar, salt, garlic and onion powder.
• Add the onion, celery and bell pepper. Mix well.
• In a large bowl, add the pasta and about half of the dressing and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate the pasta and remaining dressing for at least 2 hours.
• When ready to serve, add remaining dressing and toss to coat.
• Add more salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition information: calories, 397 kilocalories; carbohydrates, 42 grams; protein, 7 grams; fat, 22 grams; saturated fat, 3 grams; polyunsaturated fat, 13 grams; monounsaturated fat, 5 grams; trans fat, 0.1 gram; cholesterol, 12 milligrams; sodium, 494 milligrams; potassium, 155 milligrams; fiber, 2 grams; sugar, 3 grams; vitamin A, 50IU; vitamin C, 7 milligrams; calcium, 19 milligrams; iron, 1 milligram.

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