Classic macaroni salad

Name: Classic macaroni salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) uncooked macaroni; ½ red bell pepper, diced; ½ green bell pepper, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 medium carrot, grated; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 300 g (10 oz) ultra-fresh cheese curds; ½ cup (125 ml) homemade mayonnaise; 1 tbsp (15 ml) white balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar; Salt and pepper generously

Preparation 15 min
Cooking 10 min
Servings 4 to 6
Freezing I do not suggest

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Salad

2 cups (500 ml) uncooked macaroni
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium carrot, grated
3 green onions, thinly sliced
300 g (10 oz) ultra-fresh cheese curds

Creamy sauce

½ cup (125 ml) homemade mayonnaise
1 tbsp (15 ml) white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
Salt and pepper generously

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Preparation

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions in well-salted water. Pour into a strainer, rinse thoroughly with cold water and drain well. Rinsing stops the cooking, cools the pasta and removes starch to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white balsamic vinegar and sugar. Salt and pepper generously. It’s important not to be shy with the seasoning.
In a large bowl, combine the macaroni with the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, carrot and green onions. Add the cheese curds, pour the sauce and mix well to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, 4 hours is even better for the flavors to develop. Keeps 4 to 5 days in the fridge.