Sweet macaroni salad is best made with elbow macaroni.
Macaroni salad is typically served cold with a mayonnaise-based dressing. Macaroni salad is closely related to potato salad and is common at picnics, barbecues and other summer gatherings. There are several different macaroni salad recipes, ranging from spicy to sweet in flavor. A sweet macaroni salad is a refreshing dish you can serve as an appetizer, side dish or unconventional dessert. Making sweet macaroni salad requires about 15 minutes of preparation. The basic recipe yields 16 servings.
Instructions
1. Combine 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup shredded carrot, 1 chopped green pepper and 1 chopped red onion in a salad bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon to mix all salad ingredients.
2. Combine 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise, one 14-oz. can sweet condensed milk, 1 1/4 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Stir the salad's dressing until smooth.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to coat everything in an even layer. Stir gently to avoid breaking apart the macaroni.
4. Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 hours before serving.
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