Description
Classic Macaroni Salad is a timeless dish that combines creamy and tangy flavors with fresh vegetables, making it a favorite at picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings. This quick and easy recipe can be prepared in just 35 minutes, offering a delightful balance of textures from crunchy veggies and tender pasta. Perfectly versatile, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can stand alone as a light lunch. With its kid-friendly appeal and ability to be made ahead of time, this macaroni salad is not just a dish but a crowd-pleasing experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 ribs celery (finely diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ½ cup red onion (finely diced)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dill pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold running water.
- While the pasta cools, finely chop celery, bell peppers, onions, and hard-boiled eggs.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, chopped vegetables, and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, dill pickle juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg