Description
This Best Macaroni Salad recipe is a classic favorite packed with flavor and creamy goodness. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks!
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil the macaroni until al dente. Rinse with cold water once cooked.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss macaroni, celery, bell pepper, onion, eggs, and pickle relish in the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add extra mayo before serving.
- You can use Greek yogurt to lighten the dressing.
- Best made ahead and chilled for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
