Easy Elbow Macaroni Salad

Oolala's Note:

Can be made ahead, kid friendly, quick and easy. I got this from a pasta website. Nice to make for a BBQ or summer side dish. It's a crowd pleaser! For a full 1 lb. (16 oz.)box of pasta, just double the recipe. I usually make this with regular mayo and milk since that's what I have in the house.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 1 cup light mayonnaise , can use lowfat
• 3 tablespoons low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup celery , sliced thin
• 1 cup green bell pepper , can use red if you like, chopped
• ¼ cup onion , chopped

Directions:

1. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In large bowl combine mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
3. Add macaroni, celery, green pepper and onion; toss to coat.
4. Cover; chill to blend flavors.

Reviews

[comfyinthekitchen]

This is a good classic macaroni salad recipe. The base of it tasted great. I did not have celery but I added chopped roma tomatoes and added a spoonful of sweet pickle relish, then I read the other reviews and saw that someone added cubed cheddar cheese so I added that too. I think it will be my "staple" macaroni salad recipe.

[Meggy Boo]

Really good and easy. Didn't have celery, so left it out. Sprinkled with seasoned salt, very tasty!

[melissahaley29]

This is a pretty good basic recipe. I used half of the mayo, omitted the milk, used apple cider vinegar and used peas and corn instead of the peppers and celery. It made a really nice creamy salad. I will use this recipe again :)