Name: Creamy Homestyle Macaroni Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: PT-494080H51M40S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups elbow macaroni; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/3 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 3/4 cup shredded carrots; 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Description

This Creamy Homestyle Macaroni Salad is a classic American side dish perfect for picnics and summer gatherings. It features tender elbow macaroni mixed with a rich, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, mustard, and apple cider vinegar, combined with crunchy diced vegetables and chopped hard-boiled eggs for added texture and flavor. Chilled to allow the flavors to meld, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Pasta

3 cups elbow macaroni

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables and Add-ins

1/2 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

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Instructions

Cook Macaroni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until tender. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool completely.
Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing. Then add diced celery, red onion, red bell pepper, shredded carrots, chopped hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickle relish, and chopped parsley. Stir gently until every ingredient is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend thoroughly.
Serve: Before serving, stir the salad again and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled as a delicious side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or a little diced dill pickle to the salad.
This macaroni salad tastes even better after chilling overnight.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.