Sweet Macaroni Salad
- 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
- 4 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions. Drain, then rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain it well before mixing with the vegetables and dressing. Editor’s Tip: Be sure to salt your pasta water. This helps season the noodles as they cook, creating a more flavorful salad base.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled macaroni with shredded carrots, chopped green pepper and diced red onion.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved. Stir the dressing into the macaroni mixture. Cover and refrigerate the salad overnight to allow the flavors to develop.