Cool and Creamy Macaroni Salad

By Patlynn

Ingredients

• Table salt
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 1/2 small red onion , minced
• 1 rib celery , minced
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• Ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Don’t drain the macaroni too well before adding the other ingredients--a little extra moisture will keep the salad from drying out. If you’ve made the salad ahead of time, simply stir in a little warm water to loosen the texture.


1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain briefly so that macaroni remains moist. Transfer to large bowl.