Homestyle Macaroni Salad
Homestyle macaroni salad is a creamy, colorful dish that brings nostalgia to every gathering. Featuring tender elbow macaroni tossed with crunchy vegetables and a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family meals. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup celery (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- 1 small bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup pickles (diced)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the celery, red onion, bell pepper, and pickles.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add cooled pasta and chopped vegetables to the dressing; stir until everything is well coated.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve chilled; garnish with extra pickles or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg