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Classic Macaroni Salad
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This macaroni salad is a great summertime classic and it's perfect for picnics or barbecues. It's also a really easy dish to make ahead of time, which is always a bonus.
serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
6 reviews
ingredients
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 cup real mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup diced green or red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion chopped
directions
Cook the elbow macaroni as directed on the package. Rinse in cold water and drain well.
In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix to dissolve the sugar.
Stir in the cooked pasta, carrot, bell pepper, and onion. Mix well.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until well chilled. Stir before serving. Add a little additional mayonnaise if the macaroni salad seems dry after chilling.
nutrition data
505 calories, 38 grams fat, 39 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams protein per 1 cup.
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reviews & comments
October 1, 2018
This recipe is truely amazing and will be making it again. I added some tiny shrimp and alittle bit of avocado chunks.
October 5, 2014
I use miracle whip instead of mayo and omit the sugar. Just my preference. I've made this twice now and will make again.
January 3, 2012
This recipe is soo good!
August 18, 2008
This recipe is really great! I made it for my family tonight and will bring it to picnics from now on! Thanks for posting it.
March 25, 2008
This recipe is so delicious! All my friends love when I make it, and adding little cheddar cheese chunks makes it even better! I will continue making this for a very long time :)
May 26, 2007
Not only is this macaroni salad now a family favorite, it is so easy to make!!! My family asks me to make it for all of the picnic gatherings...there are never any left overs. I find that if I make it the night before the picnic, it tastes even better, if that is possible. I also have been using the Barilla Plus Elbows...what a difference. Thank you for posting this recipe!