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Classic Macaroni Salad

FOR THE SALAD

  • 2 cups dry macaroni

  • 8 ounce can water chestnuts, well drained and chopped
  • 4 ounce jar pimento, well drained(optional)
  • 2 tablespoons dry onion
  • 1/4 cup pickle relish or chopped sweet pickles (optional)

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 10 or 11 packets

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

 

Begin by preparing the macaroni according to package directions. Do not add any salt. When the macaroni is tender rinse it in cool water if possible and drain well. Drain the water chestnuts. Rinse them in fresh water or macaroni water if possible. Drain again and chop.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients. Mix well. Add the prepared macaroni and vegetables. Stir again. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and set it somewhere cool for the flavors to blend. About 30 minutes is plenty of time. Serve in large portions. Makes 8 servings.

In this recipe water chestnuts replace the conventional ingredient—celery. If you have fresh celery then omit the water chestnuts and use 1-cup finely chopped celery instead. Water chestnuts make a good replacement for celery because they have a mild flavor and provide the necessary crunch. Celery seed is added to make up for the missing celery flavor. All in all it's quite tasty.

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