Description
Classic Macaroni Salad is a timeless favorite that brings together creamy pasta, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This delightful dish is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings, appealing to both kids and adults alike.
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 elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
- While the pasta cools, finely chop the celery, bell peppers, onion, and hard-boiled eggs.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, dill pickle juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg