Creamy Macaroni Salad

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Creamy macaroni salad is a classic dish made with tender elbow macaroni, crisp vegetables like celery and red onion, and a rich, tangy dressing. The dressing, often a mix of mayonnaise, vinegar, and seasonings, coats the pasta and veggies for a flavorful and satisfying bite. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword macaroni salad, summer

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 438kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

16 oz macaroni pasta
3 eggs
½ cup sweet pickles chopped small
2 sticks celery chopped small
¼ cup red onion chopped finely

Dressing:

1 cup mayo
½ tsp celery salt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp white vinegar
pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain it, rinse it with cold water, and set it aside. Allow to drain well.
In the meantime, cook the eggs in a separate saucepan until hard-boiled. Then, cool them by running cold water over them for a few minutes. Peel the eggs and cut up.
Make the dressing by whisking the dressing ingredients above together in a small bowl.
Once the pasta cools and dries, add it to a large bowl with chopped eggs, pickles, celery, and onion. Pour the dressing over and toss until well coated.
Refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld.

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