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Classic Macaroni Salad
Classic Macaroni Salad is an easy side dish for potlucks, summer parties, or Easter dinner! Elbow macaroni, veggies, and a creamy tangy sauce make this cold pasta salad perfect for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 431 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 cup red onion
- 1 cup red bell pepper
- 1 cup celery
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Make sure to salt your water for added flavor.
- Once the pasta is al dente, drain the water and rinse pasta under cold water. Let the pasta drain thoroughly before proceeding to the next step.
- While the elbow macaroni is draining combine the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, mustard, and sweet relish in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Add the cooked macaroni, red onion, red bell pepper, and celery to a large bowl.
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over everything and gently toss together until well coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let it chill.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
431kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
411mg
(17%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
705IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
25.7mg
(29%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 25.7mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.