Ingredients for Classic Macaroni Salad

To prepare the best macaroni salad, you’ll need the following:

Elbow Macaroni – 2 cups (uncooked)

Mayonnaise – 1 cup (for creaminess)

Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 tablespoons (adds tang)

Yellow Mustard – 1 tablespoon (classic flavor)

Sugar – 2 teaspoons (balances tanginess)

Celery – 2 stalks, finely diced

Carrot – 1 large, grated

Red Bell Pepper – ½ cup, finely diced

Red Onion – ¼ cup, finely minced

Salt & Black Pepper – to taste

Hard-Boiled Eggs – 2, chopped (optional for richness)

Fresh Parsley – for garnish