Mom’s Best Macaroni Salad

Description

This is, by far, the best macaroni salad I’ve ever put into my mouth. It has a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness, and it is so pretty with all of the multi-colored veggies. Be ready for this to disappear before you put it on the table! I have six children, and it is all I can do to keep them from nibbling on it while I’m mixing it up!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 4 carrots, shredded
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni
  2. and cook until tender
  3. about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water
  4. and drain.
  5. In a large bowl
  6. stir together the carrots
  7. red onion
  8. green pepper
  9. red pepper and celery. Mix in the mayonnaise
  10. condensed milk
  11. sugar
  12. vinegar
  13. salt and pepper. Add the macaroni
  14. toss gently
  15. cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I usually make this a day ahead of time
  16. and stir it occasionally to blend the flavors. The macaroni will absorb some of the liquid.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 16

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