Recipe Details

Classic Macaroni Salad

Salad
Ingredients

  • Kosher salt 

  • 3/4 lb. 

    elbow pasta

  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

  • 1/2 c. 

    mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp. 

    fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tsp. 

    granulated sugar

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 

    ripe plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/2" pieces

  • 2 

    stalks celery, halved lengthwise, sliced

  • 1 

    medium carrot, grated

  • 1/2 c. 

    pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise, sliced

Description

  1. Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and immediately rinse pasta with cold water. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and granulated sugar until emulsified; season with salt and pepper. 
  3. Step 3Add tomatoes, celery, carrot, and olives to bowl with pasta. Pour dressing over and toss until well combined, about 1 minute.