Classic Macaroni Salad

Serving Size: 10

This classic macaroni salad is made with celery, red pepper, and onion. It's dressed in a simple, creamy mayo-based dressing, this is guaranteed to be a hit at every cookout and potluck this year!

Recipe by: Sam Merritt

Cook Times

Active Prep15

Hands-On Cook7

Hands-Off Cook0

Passive5

Total Time27

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Colander, Cutting board, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Plastic food wrap, Sharp Knives, Top Stove, Whisk

Ingredients

16 ounce elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions
1 cup sweet pickle diced
2 red bell pepper diced
2/3 cup celery diced
2/3 cup red onion diced
3 egg hard-boiled

For the dressing:

1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3 1/2 tablespoon sweet pickle juice
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Hard boil eggs and cool before peeling and chopping
Cook macaroni pasta and immediately rinse under cold water until cooled and set aside
In large bowl combine macaroni, diced pickles, red bell pepper, celery, red onion and eggs
In separate bowl mix all dressing ingredients thoroughly until smooth
Pour dressing over salad and mix to coat pasta evenly

Reheating Instructions

Serve cold

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