5 from 30 votes
Classic Macaroni Salad
Classic Macaroni Salad combines elbow macaroni with finely diced celery, green and red bell peppers, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs, all coated in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and seasonings. The salad is chilled before serving to allow the flavors to meld, resulting in a cool, crunchy, and creamy side dish that complements many meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
228 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 celery ribs finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- 2 egg chopped, hard boiled
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dill pickle juice more to taste
- 2 teaspoons sugar granulated white
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box. Rinse the pasta in cold water and leave it to cool and drain well.
- While the pasta is draining and cooling, chop the veggies and the hardboiled eggs.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled, drained pasta, veggies, and eggs. Gently stir to combine all the ingredients.
- In a smaller bowl, mix the remaining ingredients for the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies. Toss it to combine.
- Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Don’t skip this part as it needs the resting time for the flavors to mellow and blend.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- This salad can be made up to three days in advance to develop flavor and convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- For safety, do not leave mayonnaise-based salad out at room temperature for more than two hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
151mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
404IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.