The Best Macaroni Salad
A vibrant and creamy macaroni salad with a delightful crunch, perfect for any gathering or simple family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup green peas (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 7-9 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the diced celery, red bell pepper, and optional green peas.
- Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs and gently fold them into the mixture.
- Combine the rinsed macaroni with the dressing, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Consider adding chopped olives or different vegetables for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, picnic food, summer salad, creamy salad, side dish