This classic recipe for Hellmann’s Macaroni Salad with Egg has a taste that’s sure to impress. There’s a reason macaroni salad is a potluck and barbecue favorite. It’s creamy, flavorful, and endlessly customizable.
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Why this Macaroni Salad Recipe is a Keeper
This recipe features the perfect blend of textures and tastes. Tender macaroni mingles with crisp vegetables, while chopped eggs add a delightful protein punch. But the real star is the creamy dressing, made with tangy vinegar, rich Dijon mustard, and of course, the smooth, delicious taste of Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise.
- Minutes to Make: This macaroni salad with egg is a quick side.
- Easy Ingredients: All the ingredients for the easy macaroni salad are found in pantry.
- Family Friendly: The homemade macaroni salad is a favorite with everyone.
- Adaptable: Can make elbow macaroni salad with so many different additions.
If you’re looking for more salad recipes, try these, Strawberry Salad with creamy Poppy Seed Dressing, Grilled Panzanella Salad and Caesar Pasta Salad.
What is the best noodle for cold salads?
While you can technically use any pasta for a macaroni salad, some shapes are better suited for a cold dish than others. Short, twisty shapes: These are widely considered the best for pasta salad. Their twists and curves, like fusilli (corkscrew), rotini, shells, and cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni), ditalini macaroni, provide nooks and crannies to hold onto the dressing and other ingredients.
Ingredient Notes for Old-Fashioned Macaroni Salad
Mom always served this tried and true simple macaroni salad recipe at every summer picnic. A big bowl of this salad was perfect with grilled meats.
- Macaroni Noodles: Use your favorite brand of elbow macaroni.
- Hellman’s Mayonnaise: This is the best for a reason. It is creamy and makes the best macaroni salad ever.
- Veggies: Onions, peppers and grated carrot add flavor and provide the best results for the recipe. Use a box grater or food processor to make the task easier.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for Hellman’s Macaroni Salad with Egg
You can add more black pepper or other seasonings to the cooked macaroni. That way it will be the star of the potlucks or summertime bbq. It is the best recipe to bring back memories of your favorite summer meals.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: You can make this mac salad recipe with apple cider vinegar for more flavor.
- Mayo: There are many flavors of the best foods mayonnaise that you can use as Italian Herb, Vegan, Chipotle, or Avocado mayo.
- Use Red Onion: Chopped red onion adds a colorful and crunchy addition to this staple salad.
If you’re looking for another great summer salad, try this Red Skin Potato Salad.
Pro Tip
Nest the serving bowl on a bed of ice in a larger container or cooler. This will continuously chill the bowl and the salad from below.
How to Make Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
Classic Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish to compliment any of your summer favorites. You can find more recipes on the website and nutritional facts below in the recipe card.
1. Make the Mayonnaise Dressing
Combine together the combine hellmann’s® mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard and All Purpose Seasoning Blend in a small bowl.
2. Prepare Pasta per Package Directions
Next, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Next, add the macaroni, and cook until tender. The cook time should be about 8 minutes.
3. Chop Vegetables
Meanwhile, chop the onion, celery, green pepper, and shred carrot into bite size pieces. Next, in a large bowl stir in macaroni with the dressing, add vegetables and mix well.
4. Add Hard Boiled Egg
Finally, chop the egg and gently mix through the pasta mixture. Chill your Easy Macaroni Salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Expert Tips for Making This Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe
Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise is the key ingredient that brings this macaroni salad together. Its rich, creamy texture and subtle tang elevate the entire dish.
So next time you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing side dish, whip up this Hellmann’s® Macaroni Salad with Egg. It’s a guaranteed hit that’s sure to become a potluck favorite!
- Add Cooked Meat: I love adding canned tuna or crab to make it the best macaroni salad. Deli meat is a great addition to the recipe you’ll love.
- Grilled Peppers: Try adding grilled or roasted bell peppers and onions to the elbow macaroni salad. Allow them to cool completely and then add to the recipe.
- Jar: Add a different flavor with canned or pickled vegetables. Pickled beets, roasted red bell peppers and black olives are wonderful.
- Fresh Herbs: I also love adding fresh herbs to the macaroni salad with egg. Finish with more a pinch of salt and pepper and your favorite herbs. It is always a hit.
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Hellman’s Macaroni Salad with Egg
Ingredients
- 1 pound Macaroni, uncooked elbow
- 1 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise
- ¼ cup White vinegar
- ⅔ cup White sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning
- 1 Onion, finely diced
- 2 Stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup Carrot, grated
- 1 teaspoon Celery seed
- 4 Hard boiled eggs, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard and House Seasoning Blend. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, celery seed and macaroni.
- Gently fold in chopped eggs.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.
Expert Tips
- Add Cooked Meat: I love adding canned tuna or crab to make it the best macaroni salad. Deli meat is a great addition to the recipe you’ll love.
- Grilled Peppers: Try adding grilled or roasted bell peppers and onions to the elbow macaroni salad. Allow them to cool completely and then add to the recipe.
- Jar: Add a different flavor with canned or pickled vegetables. Pickled beets, roasted red bell peppers and black olives are wonderful.
- Fresh Herbs: I also love adding fresh herbs to the macaroni salad with egg. Finish with more a pinch of salt and pepper and your favorite herbs. It is always a hit.
Excellent! It’s very close to a recipe that an old country store in PA served before it closed. (I leave out the green pepper and add 2 tablespoons of dried parsley.)
Love the vegetables in this macaroni salad. Served is with grilled chicken. Delicious meal.
I love a good macaroni salad recipe, this one has it all! Thanks!
I love this macaroni salad! The dressing is perfect and I’m going to make it again after Easter with some of our leftover hard boiled eggs!
This macaroni salad is perfect for picnics and BBQs!
This was delicious and easy to throw together! Thank you!
This is just like my grandma’s recipe. Thank you for sharing it!