Macaroni Salad
User Reviews
4.8
Macaroni Salad
Description
This Macaroni Salad features cooked and drained elbow macaroni tossed in a dressing made from mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, and yellow mustard for a balanced tangy and mildly sweet flavor. The addition of finely chopped celery, sweet relish, and diced pimento peppers adds crispness and bursts of flavor to the creamy pasta. Seasoning with kosher salt and coarse black pepper completes the dish.
The salad is mixed thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly and refrigerated for at least an hour, preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to blend and the salad to chill thoroughly. This resting also improves texture, making the macaroni absorb some dressing and soften slightly while keeping the vegetables crisp.
Ideal as a side dish for picnics, barbecues, or casual meals, this macaroni salad balances creamy, tangy, and sweet notes with vegetable crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 talk celery , finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 2 tablespoons pimento pepper chopped
- 1 pound elbow macaroni , cooked and drained
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and mix until pasta is well coated.
- Refrigerate at least an hour, and preferably overnight.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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