Classic Macaroni Salad

"This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone." — Sam Singh

Ingredients:

1.4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

2. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

3. 1 cup mayonnaise

4. 1 large onion, chopped

5. 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

6. 2 stalks celery, chopped

7. 2/3 cup white sugar

8. 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

9. 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

10.1/4 cup grated carrot(optional)

11. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

12. 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 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, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.