Macaroni Salad Recipe
This classic Macaroni Salad recipe is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 16 oz Macaroni
- 8–10 Eggs (hard-boiled & chopped)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
For the Dressing:
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 6 teaspoons sugar
- 8 teaspoons white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Prepare the macaroni according to the package instructions. Rinse with cold water after draining and let cool.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, mix mayo, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix macaroni, eggs, and vegetables.
- Optional creaminess: Add half of the dressing, refrigerate for 2 hours. Add the remaining dressing before serving for extra creaminess.
- Serve: For a drier salad, add all the dressing at once. Stir well and refrigerate until cold.
Notes
- You can customize this salad with additional ingredients like diced ham, bell peppers, or pickles.
- Adjust the sugar and vinegar to suit your taste preferences.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad, Potluck Recipe
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