The Best Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely minced onion, i use dehydrated onion
• 2 tablespoons sweet relish
• 3/4 teaspoon dry ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 dash paprika
• 3 quarts water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

How To Make The Best Macaroni Salad

In a large pot bring 3 quarts water to a rolling boil.Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.

Gradually add dry elbow macaroni.
Return to a boil.

Boil uncovered 6-8 minutes.
Drain well and rinse with cold water and drain again.
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients.

Place cooked macaroni in a large bowl and toss well with other ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate.