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Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt

  • 3/4 lb. elbow pasta

  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/2” pieces

  • 2 celery ribs, chopped on a bias into 1/2” pieces

  • 1 medium carrot, grated

  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives

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Directions

    1. Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain and immediately rinse pasta with cold water. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil to prevent sticking.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and sugar until emulsified; season with salt and pepper.
    3. Step 3Add tomatoes, celery, carrot, and olives to bowl with pasta. Pour dressing over and toss until well combined.

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