Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Macaroni Salad is perfect for a summer menu. Paired with BBQ meats, hot dogs, and hamburgers, it's the perfect creamy, refreshing side dish.
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Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 cup red bell peppers diced
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley optional for garnish
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp sweet relish
- 3 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
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Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water according to the package instructions until it is aldente - it should be tender but firm to the bite. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and set it aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients together and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Place the macaroni into a large bowl. Add the diced bell peppers, red onion, celery, eggs, and any other desired mix-ins*.
- Pour in the dressing and stir to combine. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Variations & Substitutions:
- - Add or replace any of the veggies with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, peas, grated carrots, boiled corn kernels, or black olives.
- - swap out the eggs with
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- - add diced cheddar, mozzarella, feta, parmesan, Colby jack, or gouda cheese.
- - try adding some diced dill pickles for a bit of tanginess. Sun-dried tomatoes also add a nice tang.
- Veggies - Add or replace any of the veggies with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, peas, grated carrots, boiled corn kernels, or black olives.
- Protein - swap out the eggs with baked chicken breast, cooked shrimp, diced baked ham, or diced roast turkey
- Cheese - add diced cheddar, mozzarella, feta, parmesan, Colby jack, or gouda cheese.
- Pickles - try adding some diced dill pickles for a bit of tanginess. Sun-dried tomatoes also add a nice tang.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbs
41g
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
627mg
(26%)
Potassium
237mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1002IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 41g | |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1002IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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