Easy Creamy Macaroni Salad How to Make the Macaroni

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) elbow macaroni
• Water for boiling
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) salt
• 1 cup (240ml) mayonnaise (full-fat preferred for flavor)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup (120g) celery, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (60g) red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (60g) sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 cup (60g) red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup (30g) fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional, but highly recommended)