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Classic Macaroni Salad
This easy macaroni salad is a summer staple around here. My mom makes it for holidays too and everyone raves about it.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni cooked and cooled
- 10 ounces sliced green olives
- 4 hard boiled eggs
- 1 sweet onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cooked and drained macaroni in large bowl along with the green olives.
- Chop eggs into small pieces and mince the onion. Add to the macaroni.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Stir well and pour over the macaroni. Stir well to coat.
- Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Add an extra spoonful of mayonnaise before serving if macaroni seems too dry.
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Notes
- This classic macaroni salad is easy to adapt to suit your own tastes. Celery, pickles, and black olives all work well in this dish if you'd like to make additions.
Nutrition Information
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
142mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.