# Macaroni Salad

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**Total Time**  
20 minutes  
**Prep Time**  
15 minutes  
**Cook Time**  
10 minutes  
**Rating**  
5 out of 5 stars (105)

## Ingredients

6 servings

- 250 g / 1/2 lb macaroni elbow pasta
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt (to cook pasta)
- 1 cup celery (, finely sliced (1 stalk)
- 3/4 cup red capsicum / bell peppers (, finely diced (1 small)
- 3/4 cup green onions (, finely sliced (1 large stem)
- 1 medium carrot (, grated (using standard box grater)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann's, Best Foods, S&W or other whole egg mayonnaise)
- 1/2 cup yoghurt or sour cream (, full or low fat)
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper

## Preparation

### Step 1
Bring large pot of water to the boil - 4 to 5 litres / quarts. Add salt then add pasta. Cook per packet directions.

### Step 2
Drain pasta then cool.

### Step 3
Meanwhile, mix Dressing ingredients in a bowl.

### Step 4
Place pasta in a bowl. Add remaining Macaroni Salad ingredients. Pour over Dressing.

### Step 5
Toss. Adjust salt / sugar / sour (vinegar) / mayo to taste.

### Step 6
Set aside for at least 20 minutes. Then serve at room temperature (not cold). It's great the next day too!