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Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe

Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe - Southern Macaroni Salad makes a delicious addition to picnics, potlucks, and any get-together! An easy make-ahead staple, this macaroni salad is a definite go-to recipe for your summer parties!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni noodles
  • 1/2 /2 cup diced celery
  • 1 medium Jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos
  • 2 medium green onions diced
Macaroni Salad Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon celery seed optional

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  2. Rinse. Pour the cooked pasta into a colander and rinse well with cold water. Drain well and allow the pasta to continue to drain as you prepare the other ingredients. 
  3. Make the macaroni salad dressing. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and celery seed if you are using it. 
  4. Combine the salad. Add the cooled pasta and your macaroni salad ingredients to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir well until combined. 
  5. Serve or store. Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve, up to two days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.