Classic Macaroni Salad
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Classic Macaroni Salad
Description
Classic Macaroni Salad centers on tender cooked macaroni combined with sliced green olives, diced hard-boiled eggs, and minced sweet onion. The dressing is a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, mustard, and white distilled vinegar, which coats the ingredients evenly and brings a tangy balance to the dish. The preparation involves mixing the components, seasoning with salt and pepper, and chilling the salad for at least an hour to develop flavor. The contrast between the soft macaroni and the crisp onion plus the rich creaminess of the dressing defines this traditional salad, making it a reliable side to accompany many main dishes.
This salad holds well when refrigerated, and additional mayonnaise can be added before serving if the pasta seems dry, ensuring a moist texture. It’s commonly adapted with ingredients like celery, pickles, or black olives for personal preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni cooked and cooled
- 10 ounces green olives sliced
- 4 egg hard boiled
- 1 sweet onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cooked and drained macaroni in large bowl along with the green olives.
- Chop eggs into small pieces and mince the onion. Add to the macaroni.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Stir well and pour over the macaroni. Stir well to coat.
- Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Add an extra spoonful of mayonnaise before serving if macaroni seems too dry.
Notes
- You can customize this macaroni salad by adding celery, pickles, or black olives according to your taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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