Classic Macaroni Salad
This classic macaroni salad is a delightful blend of tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish, it brings a refreshing taste to any meal. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures in every bite!
This recipe is american style, lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include green onions, yellow mustard, black pepper, red bell pepper.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Add the cooked macaroni, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl.
- Toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.
- Chill the macaroni salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 8 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.