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Macaroni Salad Recipe

Macaroni Salad Recipe

4.8 from 28 reviews

A classic and creamy Macaroni Salad recipe that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal. This salad is loaded with tender macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, and tangy pickles all tossed in a flavorful dressing.

Ingredients

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Macaroni Salad:

  • 16 ounces uncooked macaroni

Dressing:

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sweet or dill pickles (chopped small)
  • 2 sticks celery (chopped small)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (chopped finely)
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Boil the Macaroni: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook macaroni al dente, drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  2. Cook the Eggs: In a separate pot, hard-boil the eggs, cool, peel, and chop.
  3. Make the Dressing: Combine mayo, celery salt, mustard, sugar, vinegar, and pepper.
  4. Prepare Ingredients: Chop pickles, celery, and onion.
  5. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine macaroni, eggs, pickles, celery, and onion. Pour dressing, toss well.
  6. Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to enhance flavors.

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Keywords: Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad, Side Dish, Picnic Food