Deli-Style Macaroni Salad - Jazzy Vegetarian - Vegan and Delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni (use gluten-free if needed)
• 1/2 cup grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot, peeling first is optional)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery (about 2 stalks celery)
• 1/2 cup pitted and sliced black olives (optional)
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise, plus more as needed
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, plus more as needed
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons minced red or yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish