Classic Macaroni Salad

This Classic Macaroni Salad is staple at every summer cookout we have. It’s a family favorite!

Macaroni salad is one of those recipes thats at every single summer picnic, cookout and get-together.  It’s a classic.

This Classic Macaroni Salad is our family favorite.  It was passed down to me from my mom and passed down to her from my grandmother.

And, every time my grandmother made it, she served it in her red, square ceramic bowl.  Every single time.   I loved that bowl.

This recipe is a classic.  It never goes out of style and everyone loves it.

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Classic Macaroni Salad

On a hot summer day, a cool, creamy, Classic Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish to compliment any of your summer favorites.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time8 mins

cooling time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 23 mins

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Salad

Servings: 6

Calories: 665kcal

Author: Christina Hitchcock

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Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons House Seasoning Blend
• 1 large onion - finely diced
• 2 stalks celery - finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper - seeded and finely diced
• 1/4 cup grated carrot
• 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.

Notes

There are so many variations of this classic macaroni salad. Here are a few Tips:

• This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd.  Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
• Don't Overcook: No one likes a mushy salad. so follow the cooking time instructions carefully and then rinse in cool water to stop the cooking process,
• Add Cheese: A few Parmesan cheese curls or salty feta really make this salad fabulous.
• Allergies?: Substitutions are easy. Use a Gluten free pasta or a dairy free mayo to make this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1711mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1162IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg

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