Macaroni Salad Recipe

Every good BBQ needs the perfect side dish. This Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe is my go to dish to bring to potlucks, BBQ’s, parties and more. It is loaded with lots of delicious veggies, cheese and more!

Macaroni Salad

How to make the BEST Macaroni Salad! This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a crowd.

Prep: 15min

Total: 82min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 463 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g

Ingredients:

• 8 oz macaroni noodles ((227g))
• ½ cup finely diced sweet gherkins (usually 4-6 sweet gherkins for me (80g))
• ¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper (about ½ pepper (100g))
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced celery (about 1-2 stalks (55g))
• ⅓ cup finely diced red onion ((45g))
• 2 large hard boiled eggs, finely diced
• ¾ cup mayonnaise (I use olive oil mayo (175g))
• ¼ cup sour cream ((70g))
• 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle juice
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar*
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Instruction:

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American Macaroni Salad

Bring this classic American Macaroni Salad recipe from Food Network Kitchen to your next picnic. It’s perfect for an outdoor barbecue spread.

Prep: 0 20min0

Total: 0 30min0

Yield: 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: calories 286 calorie, Fat 16.5 grams, Saturated Fat 3 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 292 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
• 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional)
• 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato, if using. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

The Best Macaroni Salad Ever

Ree Drummond’s favorite macaroni salad recipe is light, flavorful, and full of delicious texture. Serve this easy side dish at your next summer cookout!

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 12 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 4 c. elbow macaroni
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. red wine or distilled vinegar
• 3 tsp. sugar, plus more or less to taste
• 1/4 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
• Plenty of black pepper
• 1/4 c. milk, plus more if needed
• Splash of pickle juice, plus more to taste
• 3 whole roasted red peppers, diced, plus more to taste (can also use pimentos)
• 1/2 c. black olives, finely chopped
• 6 sweet/spicy pickle slices, diced (about 1/2 cup diced)
• 3 green onions, sliced (white and dark green parts)

Instruction:

1. Cook the macaroni in lightly salted water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
2. Mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Splash in enough milk to make it pourable. Splash in pickle juice for extra flavor. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
3. Place the cooled macaroni in a large bowl and pour in 3/4 of the dressing. Toss and add more dressing if you’d like. (The dressing will seem a little thin, but it will thicken up as the salad chills.)
4. Stir in the roasted red peppers (or pimentos), olives, pickles, and green onions. Add more of any ingredient if you’d like more stuff going on! At the end, splash in a little more pickle juice and stir.
5. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle with sliced green onions to serve!

Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe

This Easy Macaroni Salad recipe is the perfect side dish to bring to Summer BBQ’s, parties and more! Easy macaroni salad is loaded with veggies, cheese and more. You will love the creamy dressing.

Prep: 10min

Total: 22min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 422 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 6 oz cheddar cheese (cubed)
• 1/2 red onion (minced)
• 4 celery stalks (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Instruction:

1. Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente. You want them still firm. Immediately run the pasta under cold water so it isn’t sticky and prevents it from over cooking. Drain well.
2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooked pasta with the cubed cheese, onion, celery, bell pepper, and peas.
3. In a small mixing bowl, mix together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dill, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the mixture over the pasta and toss until everything is well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

Creamy SECRETS to a PERFECT Macaroni Salad Recipe, Easy Step by Step with Mustard & Mayo!!

FAQ

What are the five mistakes to avoid pasta salad?

1. Not using the right size and shape of pasta. …
2. Overcooking or undercooking the pasta. …
3. Not seasoning the pasta enough. …
4. Not dressing the pasta salad while it’s still warm. …
5. Making your pasta salad too far in advance.

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