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Classic Macaroni Salad

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.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 side dish servings
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Cook pasta according to the box directions.
  2. Once fully cooked, drain and rinse under cold water until the pasta is cool.
  3. Let the pasta drain while you prepare the rest of the macaroni salad.
  4. In a large mixing bowl add minced hard boiled eggs, celery, red onion, dill pickle and parsley.
  5. Add the pasta and stir gently to combine.
  6. In a small mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, pickle juice and granulated sugar.
  7. 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.
  8. Taste and season with desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.
  9. Serve cold and remember to keep it cold since it includes mayonnaise.

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

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

% 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.