Best Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe (TNT)

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Best Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe (TNT)

This cool, creamy Classic Macaroni Salad base recipe, can be easily customized with ham and colorful vegetables, for the Best Classic Macaroni Salad ever, and will be the most popular side dish at your summer BBQ or picnic!
Best Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate overnight 8 hours
Servings
Calories 397kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

Best Classic Macaroni Salad

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup peas
  • 1/4 cup bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
  • 1 cup chopped ham (can use chopped bacon instead, if desired)
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 hard boiled eggs (chopped)

Macaroni Salad Dressing

Instructions 

Best Classic Macaroni Salad

  • Boil a large pot of water on the stove. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8 minutes or until cooked al-dente.
  • Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Allow the cold water to drain.
  • In a large bowl stir together all ingredients for the macaroni salad, except for the dressing.

Macaroni Salad Dressing

  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, relish, salt and pepper
  • Pour the dressing over the macaroni salad and stir to coat all ingredients in the dressing.
  • Cover and refrigerate the macaroni salad until ready to serve.

    Gail's Notes: I've not made this salad in a long time but hope to very soon! Talk about comfort food, this salad definitely falls into that category!

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