Macaroni Salad Recipe
A classic and flavorful macaroni salad recipe that is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any occasion. The creamy dressing combined with tender macaroni and crunchy vegetables creates a delicious dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni:
- 16 ounces uncooked macaroni
Dressing:
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sweet or dill pickles (chopped small)
- 2 sticks celery (chopped small)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped finely)
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the Macaroni: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- Cook the Eggs: Cook the eggs until hard-boiled, cool them, and peel once cooled.
- Make the Dressing: Combine dressing ingredients in a measuring cup.
- Prep Remaining Ingredients: Chop pickles, celery, and onion.
- Combine and Toss: In a large salad bowl, mix pasta, eggs, pickles, celery, and onion. Pour dressing over and toss until coated.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Macaroni Salad, Picnic Food, Side Dish, Creamy Macaroni Salad
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