Grandma's Macaroni Salad Recipe (But Better!)

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g) elbow macaroni pasta
• Water, for boiling
• 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water
• 1 cup (237ml) mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 cup (approx. 150g) diced celery
• 1/2 cup (approx. 75g) diced red onion
• 1/2 cup (approx. 75g) diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup (approx. 75g) diced red bell pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup (approx. 75g) sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 cup (approx. 75g) cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
• 1/4 cup (approx. 35g) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)