Cool And Creamy Macaroni Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• table salt
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1/2 small red onion, minced
• 1 celery rib, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in large pot. add 1 tablespoons salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes.
• 2 drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain briefly so that the macaroni remains moist. transfer to a large bowl.
• 3 stir in onion, celery, parsley, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne and let sit until flavors are absorbed, about 2 minutes.
• 4 add mayonnaise and let sit until salad texture is no longer watery, 5-10 minutes.
• 5 season with salt and pepper to taste. serve.
• 6 (the salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. check consistency and seasonings before serving.).