Macaroni Salad

Name: Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup dill pickles, diced; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tsp yellow mustard; 2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A classic American deli-style macaroni salad with elbow macaroni, crisp vegetables, and a tangy-sweet creamy dressing. A cookout essential that only gets better after chilling.

25 minEasyServes 8290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni
2 celery stalks, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup dill pickles, diced
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp yellow mustard
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Cook 1 lb elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until very tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, and let cool completely.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp yellow mustard, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3

Add cooled macaroni, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/2 finely diced red onion, and 1/2 cup diced dill pickles to the dressing.
4

Toss everything until well coated.
5

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Stir in a splash of milk to loosen if too thick.

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Questions

How long does Macaroni Salad take?

As written, 25 minutes: 15 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Can I make Macaroni Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Macaroni Salad is 1 lb elbow macaroni. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Macaroni Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 2/3 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Macaroni Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 290 calories, with 8 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 520 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Macaroni Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Macaroni Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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