Classic Macaroni Salad
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4.5
Classic Macaroni Salad
Description
Elbow macaroni is cooked and rinsed with cold water to cool and prevent overcooking. It is then mixed with minced hard-boiled eggs and finely chopped vegetables including celery, red bell pepper, onion, dill pickle, and parsley. The dressing combines mayonnaise with yellow mustard and pickle juice, balanced by a bit of granulated sugar for mild sweetness.
The ingredients are carefully combined and tossed to achieve the desired creaminess and consistency. Salt and freshly ground black pepper are adjusted to taste. The salad is served cold to complement its mayonnaise-based dressing and maintain freshness.
Macaroni salad suits various meals, especially outdoor and casual dining, providing a creamy and crisp contrast to grilled or roasted dishes. Adjusting pickle type or sugar levels offers a customizable flavor profile. Keep the salad chilled and consume within a short timeframe to ensure safety due to its mayonnaise content.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 6 egg minced, hard boiled
- 4 ribs celery minced
- 1 red bell pepper minced
- 1/3 cup red onion minced
- 1/3 cup dill pickle minced
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the box directions.
- Once fully cooked, drain and rinse under cold water until the pasta is cool.
- Let the pasta drain while you prepare the rest of the macaroni salad.
- In a large mixing bowl add minced hard boiled eggs, celery, red onion, dill pickle and parsley.
- Add the pasta and stir gently to combine.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, pickle juice and granulated sugar.
- Pour dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and toss to combine. Start by adding 1/2 of the dressing first and add more until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and season with desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.
- Serve cold and remember to keep it cold since it includes mayonnaise.
Notes
- For a sweeter macaroni salad, substitute sweet pickles for dill pickles or add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the dressing.
- Always keep the salad refrigerated to maintain freshness and food safety due to the mayonnaise content.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12side dish servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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