Macaroni Salad
Category: Dinner
Prep time : 20 min
Cook time : 4 hrs
Total time : 4 hrs 20 min
Makes: 12 Servings
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1 cup mayonnaise
1⁄4 cup white vinegar
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp kosher salt, or more to taste
1⁄2 tsp ground black pepper
1⁄8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp white sugar, or more to taste
1 cup finely diced celery
3⁄4 cup diced red bell pepper
1⁄2 cup grated carrot
1⁄2 cup chopped green onions, white and light parts
1⁄4 cup diced jalapeno pepper
1⁄4 cup diced poblano pepper
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1 Tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
1 Tbsp water (optional)
Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well blended; whisk in sugar. Stir in celery, red bell pepper, carrot, onions, and jalapeno and poblano peppers. Refrigerate until macaroni is ready to dress.
Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain but do not rinse. Allow macaroni to drain in a colander about 5 minutes, shaking out moisture from time to time. Pour macaroni into large bowl; toss to separate and cool to room temperature. Macaroni should be sticky.
Pour dressing over macaroni and stir until dressing is evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or, ideally, overnight to allow dressing to absorb into the macaroni.
Stir salad before serving. Mix 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon water into salad for fresher look.
Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain but do not rinse. Allow macaroni to drain in a colander about 5 minutes, shaking out moisture from time to time. Pour macaroni into large bowl; toss to separate and cool to room temperature. Macaroni should be sticky.
Pour dressing over macaroni and stir until dressing is evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or, ideally, overnight to allow dressing to absorb into the macaroni.
Stir salad before serving. Mix 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon water into salad for fresher look.
You can use the tops of the green onions to chop up and use as a garnish.
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Submitted by Jessica on 2020-05-21