Modern Macaroni Salad
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. The pickles add crunch and tangy flavor to an old-time favorite.
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups elbow macaroni (about 10 ounces) 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/3 cups chopped drained bread-and-butter pickles 1 1/4 cups chopped celery 2 4-ounce jars sliced pimientos, drained 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
Instructions: Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water just until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and sugar in large bowl. Mix in macaroni, pickles, celery, pimientos and onions. Season with salt and pepper.
Serves 6 to 8.
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