Healthier Classic Macaroni Salad

Healthier Classic Macaroni Salad
  • 4 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/3 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 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)


  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, pimentos, and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, before serving.

03/27/2018
Healthier Classic Macaroni Salad, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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