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Incredible Macaroni Salad

Incredible Macaroni Salad That Everyone Will Love

This Incredible Macaroni Salad is a quick, customizable dish with creamy dressing that balances sweet and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni Cooked al dente
  • 1 cup Celery Diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley/Dill) Chopped, optional
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add elbow macaroni, and cook for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and let steam dry.
  2. Chop the Veggies: Finely chop celery, red onion, and any fresh herbs. Set aside.
  3. Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add cooled macaroni to the dressing and fold in celery, red onion, and herbs until evenly mixed.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
  6. Serve: Stir before serving, garnish with herbs, and enjoy chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with additional ingredients like diced ham or bell peppers for added flavor.

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