Sweet Macaroni Salad

I was browsing on the Internet and saw a slideshow saying "top potluck dishes State by State."  I always sucker into those "State by State" articles and couldn't wait to see what our top potluck dish was.  Apparently it is Sweet Macaroni Salad.

Really?  I had never heard of it much less taken it to a potluck.

Then I realized the article was put together by Taste for Home magazine.  The editors have probably never been at a potluck in our State.

Regardless, I was intrigued and made the salad today.  Cooking is my "slug" thing to do.

I like it.  It's good.  It's worth a try.  The sweetened condensed milk is a nice and unusual addition.

Sweet Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
• 4 medium carrots, shredded
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

 

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain well.
• In a large bowl, combine macaroni and vegetables. Whisk together remaining ingredients until smooth and sugar is dissolved; stir into macaroni mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.