SALADS
Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
6 servings
servings10 minutes
active time30 minutes
total timeIngredients
2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 cup red bell peppers (diced)
1/2 cup red onion (diced) optional
1/2 cup celery (diced)
2 large hard-boiled eggs
1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp sweet relish
3 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Directions
Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water according to the package instructions until it is aldente - it should be tender but firm to the bite. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and set it aside.
In a separate bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients together and whisk until smooth and creamy.
Place the macaroni into a large bowl. Add the diced bell peppers, red onion, celery, eggs, and any other desired mix-ins*.
Pour in the dressing and stir to combine. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
348 kcal
Total Fat
16 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Unsaturated Fat
13 g
Trans Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
62 mg
Sodium
627 mg
Total Carbohydrate
41 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Total Sugars
5 g
Protein
9 g
6 servings
servings10 minutes
active time30 minutes
total time