To prepare a the best macaroni salad you will ever have recipe, mix together the following ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chopped scallions 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon each thyme and kosher salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons each dried cranberries and raisins 1 tablespoon each chopped walnuts and pecans 1 cup diced red bell peppers, halved 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. each olive oil and balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 cups chopped celery, thinly sliced 2 chopped green onions, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss the ingredients with the ice cold water and refrigerate until ready to serve.