Macaroni Salad
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5
Macaroni Salad
Description
Macaroni Salad is prepared by boiling macaroni until tender and then rinsing it with cool water to stop cooking. Chopped hard-boiled eggs, red bell pepper, red onion, and celery add both crunch and a variety of flavors. The dressing, a mixture of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper, brings creaminess with a mildly tangy and sweet note. This dressing is folded into the cooled macaroni and chopped vegetables to create a well-coated and cohesive salad. It can be served right away or refrigerated to meld flavors further and provide a chilled side dish. Its balanced texture and flavor profile make it versatile for casual meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 egg $0.48, hard-boiled
- 1/2 red bell pepper $0.75
- 1/2 red onion $0.20
- 2 ribs celery $0.47
- 8 oz. macaroni $0.67
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise $1.16
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard $0.18
- 1 Tbsp pickle relish $0.08, sweet
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar $0.10
- 1 Tbsp sugar $0.01
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Chop the salad ingredients first, so they're ready to go. Dice the hard-boiled eggs, bell pepper, onion, and celery.
- Boil the macaroni until tender, then drain it in a colander. Briefly rinse the pasta with cool water to cool it off.
- While the macaroni is boiling, prepare the dressing. Stir together the mayonnaise, Dijon, relish, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooled and drained macaroni, egg, bell pepper, celery, and onion in a bowl. Pour the dressing over top, then stir until everything is well combined and coated in dressing.
- Serve the macaroni salad immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8¾ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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