Description
Classic Macaroni Salad is the quintessential comfort food that combines tender pasta with crisp vegetables in a rich and creamy dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, this easy recipe is both satisfying and versatile, perfect as a side dish or a standalone meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 rib celery, finely diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions in salted water. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in the diced vegetables.
- Mix the cooled macaroni with half of the dressing until well-coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, toss with remaining dressing and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg