Classic Macaroni Salad
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Classic Macaroni Salad
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This classic macaroni salad is packed full of crunchy vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a homemade dressing made out of yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and pickle juice. It's the perfect old fashioned Easter side dish or a delicious summertime cookout addition.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 6 hard boiled eggs minced
- 4 ribs celery minced
- 1 red bell pepper minced
- 1/3 cup minced red onion
- 1/3 cup minced dill pickle
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 2 cups mayonaise
- 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.
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Notes
- *If you prefer a sweeter macaroni salad you can substitute sweet pickles for dill pickles or add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar in the dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
309mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
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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