Red Macaroni Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Red Macaroni Salad

• Elbow Macaroni
• Green Pepper
• Onion
• Celery
• Fresh Tomato
• Cucumber
• Oil
• Brown Sugar
• Lemon Juice
• Ketchup

How to Make Red Macaroni Salad

1. Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
2. While the macaroni cooks, prepare the vegetables: Dice 1 cup red bell pepper, 1/2 cup red onion, and 1/2 cup celery.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the following sauce ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and celery.
5. Pour the sauce over the macaroni and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to combine, ensuring all the macaroni is evenly coated.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to chill thoroughly.
7. Serve chilled. This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.