THE BEST Macaroni Salad Recipe
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THE BEST Macaroni Salad Recipe
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This simple macaroni salad recipe made with egg, dressed in a creamy but light mayonnaise dressing, is just right for any picnic or barbecue.
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Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 pound ditalini pasta , or other short pasta or shell
- 3 hard-boiled eggs , diced
- 2 celery ribs , minced
- 1 red bell pepper , seeded and minced
- ¼ red onion , minced
- ¼ cup sweet pickles (sweet gherkins) , chopped
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley if desired.
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions, Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cooled. Shake the colander to toss the pasta, and drain for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl. Add the eggs, celery, red bell pepper, red onion and sweet pickles.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, pickle juice, sugar, and Dijon mustard; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add to the macaroni and toss until evenly coated.
- Season with more salt and pepper to taste then refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to add a little color if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
157mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
494IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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