Aunt Louise Macaroni Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Louise Macaroni Salad

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• Chopped Pimiento
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Dry Mustard
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 large egg
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Sweet Gherkin
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Aunt Louise Macaroni Salad

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons yellow mustard.
2. Add 1/2 cup white vinegar.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then immediately remove from heat.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
5. Slowly whisk the egg mixture into the hot vinegar mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. If it curdles, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
6. Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
7. Pour the dressing over the cooked macaroni and gently toss to coat.
8. Stir in 1 (4 ounce) jar of pimentos, drained.
9. Allow the salad to cool completely in the refrigerator.
10. Once cooled, gently fold in 1/2 cup of cubed sharp cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of finely chopped sweet pickles (optional).