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Large white oval serving dish filled with homemade classic macaroni salad garnished with a light dusting of paprika and fresh chopped parsley.
4.84 from 18 votes

Macaroni Salad

This classic Macaroni Salad Recipe is creamy, delicious, and super easy to make. Made with classic ingredients, including cooked elbow macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, onions, and pickles, and dressed in a light and creamy mayo-based dressing, this fantastic pasta salad is the perfect summertime side dish for bbq’s, picnics, and potlucks!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 414kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt - plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper - plus more to taste
  • ½ cup celery - diced
  • ½ cup red onion - diced
  • ½ cup pickles - diced
  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni pasta - or other small pasta
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs - roughly chopped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix in the celery, onion, and pickles until combined. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Gently stir the cooked macaroni into the creamy dressing and mix until everything is evenly coated. Fold in the eggs.
  • Optional, but recommended - Cover the macaroni salad and transfer it to the refrigerator for at least one hour. This will allow the flavors to blend and the mayo dressing to permeate the pasta.
  • Just before serving, stir and season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley or paprika, if desired.

Notes

  • Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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