Description
Classic Macaroni Salad is a quintessential summer dish that combines tender elbow macaroni with a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings, offering a delightful crunch that appeals to both kids and adults. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, Classic Macaroni Salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Enjoy it as a side with grilled meats or as a refreshing stand-alone dish on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 ribs celery (finely diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ½ cup red onion (finely diced)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dill pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; rinse under cold water and drain.
- Chop celery, both bell peppers, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables and eggs.
- For the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, dill pickle juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg