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Classic Macaroni Salad

Serving Size: 10
This classic macaroni salad is made with celery, red pepper, and onion. It's dressed in a simple, creamy mayo-based dressing, this is guaranteed to be a hit at every cookout and potluck this year!

Recipe by: Sam Merritt

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook7
Hands-Off Cook0
Passive5
Total Time27 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Colander, Cutting board, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Plastic food wrap, Sharp Knives, Top Stove, Whisk

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup sweet pickle diced
  • 2 red bell pepper diced
  • 2/3 cup celery diced
  • 2/3 cup red onion diced
  • 3 egg hard-boiled

For the dressing:

  • 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 1/2 tablespoon sweet pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Hard boil eggs and cool before peeling and chopping
  • Cook macaroni pasta and immediately rinse under cold water until cooled and set aside
  • In large bowl combine macaroni, diced pickles, red bell pepper, celery, red onion and eggs
  • In separate bowl mix all dressing ingredients thoroughly until smooth
  • Pour dressing over salad and mix to coat pasta evenly
Reheating Instructions
Serve cold

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1089IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg