Description
Classic Macaroni Salad is a beloved dish that effortlessly embodies comfort and nostalgia. This creamy, tangy salad features tender elbow macaroni tossed with colorful vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and dill pickle juice. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings, it’s a versatile side that appeals to kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this macaroni salad can be customized to suit your taste preferences—add extra veggies or spices for a unique twist! Whether served as a side or a standalone dish with crusty bread, Classic Macaroni Salad is sure to become a staple at your table.
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 pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- While the pasta cools, chop the vegetables and hard-boiled eggs into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 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 pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg