Best Macaroni Salad
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Best Macaroni Salad
Description
This macaroni salad is made by cooking elbow macaroni until tender and then cooling it before combining with a dressing of mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Finely minced carrot, celery, and white onion are folded in to add crisp texture and some natural sweetness. The preparation method keeps the pasta from becoming mushy while ensuring it is evenly coated with the dressing.
The salad is served chilled after refrigerating for up to 24 hours, which allows the flavors to develop fully. The creamy yet lightly spiced dressing complements the fresh vegetables, resulting in a dish that offers smooth, cool bites with occasional crunch from the veggies. It is a suitable side for picnics, barbecues, or casual meals.
Because it is made with mayo and fresh vegetables, it is best kept refrigerated and consumed within a day. The seasoning with paprika adds a subtle smoky note, differentiating it from a plain mayonnaise pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni , uncooked
- 4 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup carrot , finely minced
- 1/2 cup celery , finely minced
- 1/4 cup white onion , finely minced
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain well and set aside to cool. You can even place it to in the refrigerator.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper and paprika. Fold in the carrot, celery and white onion.
- Fold in the cooled pasta and toss to combine. Do not overmix.
- Cover and refrigerate for a 1-24 hours. Serve chilled.
- If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you liked it!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.5
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