classic pasta salad recipe - Boston Moms

This classic pasta salad recipe will become your go-to for any summer celebration!

Ingredients:
 
8 oz dry elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped green or red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1/2 cup chopped green onion
 

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.

While macaroni cooks, dice vegetables into very small pieces.

While macaroni cools, prepare dressing by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.

After macaroni is cool, combine with dressing and chopped vegetables.

Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

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