All-American Macaroni Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup macaroni
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 scallions, sliced thin (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1-2 stalks celery, diced (1/2 cup)
• 5 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil, Cook 1 cup macaroni to al dente, according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together cooked macaroni, 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, 2 sliced scallions, 1/4 cup shredded carrot, and 1/2 cup diced celery.
3. Add 5 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons yellow mustard, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, salt, and pepper to bowl. Combine well.
4. Cover macaroni salad and allow to chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.