Description
Classic Macaroni Salad is a timeless summer staple that combines the creamy richness of mayonnaise with the refreshing crunch of fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, Classic Macaroni Salad is sure to please both kids and adults alike.
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 sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop vegetables and hard-boiled eggs into small pieces while pasta cools.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with chopped veggies and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, dill pickle juice, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap 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 (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg