Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) box elbow pasta
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 teaspoons dried mustard
• 3 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 1 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 (4.25-ounce) can chopped black olives (drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the macaroni just until it's al dente according to package directions in lightly salted water; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together macaroni salad ingredients: mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, dried mustard, sweet pickle juice and milk until smooth. Stir in macaroni, celery, red pepper, red onion and olives. Chill for 6 hours. If you like a thinner dressing, simply add 1 Tablespoon at a time, of either milk, water, or even more sweet pickle juice, to the finished salad, toss well to combine. Continue adding your liquid of choice, in 1 tablespoon increments, until you reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve