Mom's Best Macaroni Salad
Medium American Dessert Salad

Mom's Best Macaroni Salad

Total Time
1h 7m
18m prep · 49m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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This sweet macaroni salad is, by far, the best I've ever put into my mouth. It has a perfect blend of sweet and tart and is so pretty, thanks to numerous multi-colored veggies. But be ready for this to disappear before you put it on the table. I have 6 children, and it is all I can do to keep them from nibbling on it while I make it.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Stir together carrots, red onion, bell peppers, and celery in a large serving bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add macaroni; toss gently, then cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

  5. 5

    Enjoy!

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