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Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Salad Ingredients:; 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked; 1 cup red bell peppers, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 2 large hard-boiled eggs; 1 Tbsp chopped parsley, optional for garnish; Dressing Ingredients:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp sweet relish; 3 tsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This classic macaroni salad recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with crunchy red bell pepper, red onion, and celery, all tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sweet relish, and yellow mustard. With a sprinkle of chopped parsley and hard-boiled eggs, this salad is perfect for any occasion.

Macaroni Salad

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Servings: 6

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2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

1 cup red bell peppers, diced

1/2 cup red onion, diced

1/2 cup celery, diced

2 large hard-boiled eggs

1 Tbsp chopped parsley, optional for garnish

3 tbsp apple cider vinegar

3 tsp yellow mustard

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp salt, adjust to taste

Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water according to the package instructions until it is aldente - it should be tender but firm to the bite. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and set it aside.

In a separate bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients together and whisk until smooth and creamy.

Place the macaroni into a large bowl. Add the diced bell peppers, red onion, celery, eggs, and any other desired mix-ins*.

Pour in the dressing and stir to combine. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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