Description
A classic, creamy macaroni salad made with simple, fresh ingredients—perfect for Memorial Day gatherings and summer cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- Optional Add-ons: Hard-boiled eggs
- Pickles or relish
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until tender, then drain and let it cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, and apple cider vinegar to create the dressing.
- Add the cooled macaroni, diced celery, red onion, shredded carrots, and any optional add-ons to a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
For best flavor, chill longer before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with paprika for a classic finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg