Description
Macaroni salad is a nostalgic, creamy dish that brings joy to every gathering. This easy-to-make recipe features tender elbow macaroni mixed with a zesty dressing, crisp vegetables, and rich hard-boiled eggs. Perfect for summer barbecues or potlucks, each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup sweet pickles or relish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add elbow macaroni, and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- 3. Chop veggies: Dice celery and red onion; chop hard-boiled eggs.
- 4. Combine: In a large bowl, mix cooled macaroni, veggies, and dressing until well-coated.
- 5. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste; stir in extra pickles if desired.
- 6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg