Macaroni Salad

 This is a classic macaroni salad recipe which I just recently started making. I never thought I would replace my old recipe but I've done it.  That's how good this one is. I've made this 3 times since Memorial Day.  First, gather all your ingredients and a puppy.

 Winnie knows there are hard boiled eggs being made.  She loves those little white balls.

• 5 cups of uncooked macaroni or pasta of your choice 
• 1-1/2 cups of mayonnaise  
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
  
• 2/3 cup white sugar (I use just a little over 1/2 cup)
• 3 T. yellow mustard
  
• 1-1/2 tsp. salt
• 6-8 hard boiled eggs
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper  
• 1 large diced onion
• 3 stalks of celery diced
• 1 diced green pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 diced red pepper
  

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes . Rinse under cold water and drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, red pepper and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

 This makes 6 quarts but you can easily cut the recipe in half.

 Photo bomb.

 I always make this a day ahead of time.  If it looks a bit dry the next day, just add some milk or buttermilk.

 About a half cup will do it.  Mix it well.

 Tell your sad puppy that she is not allowed to eat macaroni salad.

I always sprinkle the top with celery salt before serving.