Classic Hawaiian Mac Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni
• 1 cup (150g) diced celery (about 2 stalks)
• 1/2 cup (75g) diced carrot (1 medium carrot)
• 1/2 cup (70g) finely diced onion (yellow or white)
• 3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional but traditional)
• 1 1/4 cups (300g) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (15g) sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) pickle juice
• 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water or ice cubes