Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Best Macaroni Salad, a must-have dish for summertime gatherings, potlucks, and barbecues. This classic recipe features tender elbow macaroni tossed with a creamy dressing that balances perfectly with a medley of fresh vegetables like crisp bell peppers, crunchy celery, and zesty red onions. Whether you’re serving it as a side or enjoying it as a light main dish, this macaroni salad is sure to be a hit among your friends and family. Its easy preparation means you can whip it up in no time, making it an essential addition to any gathering. Chill it ahead of time to let the flavors meld, and watch as guests come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute (or less if desired)
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- Salt/Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or ditalini pasta (use less for a heavier dressing to pasta ratio)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
- 3/4 cup diced red onion
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 3/4 cup diced bell peppers
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni until al dente according to package directions. Drain using a colander and let cool completely.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), sugar, celery seed, garlic salt, apple cider vinegar, dill pickle relish, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooled pasta, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and diced vegetables to the dressing. Gently stir until well combined.
- Chill: Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg