I went on a search for a good sweet(ish) Macaroni salad. I realize I am not capable of leaving a recipe alone so this is my version. I also do not love eggs but the fam does so they say that the eggs must be added!

Ingredients

12 serv.

salad macaroni↗1 lb
hard-boiled eggs (chopped)4
small onion, finely diced↗1
celery ribs, diced small↗3
small sweet pepper, seeded and diced small (red or orange)↗1
dressing
light mayonnaise (do not use Miracle Whip)↗2 cups
sugar↗1⁄2 cup
yellow mustard↗1⁄8 cup
dill pickle relish (mine had tabasco in it for a kick)↗2 tablespoons
white vinegar or 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar↗1 tablespoon
celery seed3⁄4 teaspoon
salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
paprika (to garnish)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1
Cook the macaroni according to directions, drain well.
2
While pasta is cooking mix up all the dressing ingredients till well blended and set aside.
3
Chop up all the veggies.
4
When macaroni has cooled and drained well mix in the dressing (add all of it if you like very creamy salad.if you don't like a lot of dressing leave out about 1/2-3/4 c of the dressing. Remember that as it sets it will soak up some of the dressing.
5
Refrigerate for at least one hour, the longer you let it set the better the flavor. Overnight is not to long! Servings are approximately Does not include cook time or the chill time.

Source: food.com

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