Best Macaroni Salad

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    108 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Macaroni Salad

If you've ever wondered how to make macaroni salad, this Classic Macaroni Salad recipe is the answer! Great for BBQs, potlucks, cookouts and, of course, garbage plates!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni , uncooked
  • 4 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup carrot , finely minced
  • 1/2 cup celery , finely minced
  • 1/4 cup white onion , finely minced
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Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain well and set aside to cool. You can even place it to in the refrigerator.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper and paprika. Fold in the carrot, celery and white onion.
  3. Fold in the cooled pasta and toss to combine. Do not overmix.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for a 1-24 hours. Serve chilled.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you liked it! 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Sodium 160mg (7%) Potassium 107mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1425IU (29%) Vitamin C 1.1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1425IU 29%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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