Best Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
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This cool, creamy Classic Macaroni Salad base recipe, can be easily customized with ham and colorful vegetables, for the Best Classic Macaroni Salad ever, and will be the most popular side dish at your summer BBQ or picnic!
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Ingredients
Best Classic Macaroni Salad
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 talks celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup peas
- 1/4 cup bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 cup chopped ham (can use chopped bacon instead, if desired)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 hard boiled eggs (chopped)
Macaroni Salad Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup distilled vinegar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Best Classic Macaroni Salad
- Boil a large pot of water on the stove. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8 minutes or until cooked al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Allow the cold water to drain.
- In a large bowl stir together all ingredients for the macaroni salad, except for the dressing.
Macaroni Salad Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, relish, salt and pepper
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni salad and stir to coat all ingredients in the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate the macaroni salad until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
825mg
(34%)
Potassium
231mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1105IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
8.3mg
(9%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1105IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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