Macaroni Salad
Macaroni Salad is a classic creamy pasta salad with sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any time you need a side dish. It is a well-rounded salad with plenty of flavor and texture in every bite!
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 402kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups (348 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (59.5 g) distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ribs celery, diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 small red onion, finely diced (about ½ cup)
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes). Drain water and set aside to cool while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- To a large bowl, add mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add cooled macaroni, celery, and onion. Toss to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly in the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, up to overnight.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 402kcal