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Macaroni Salad

This cool, creamy, classic Macaroni Salad recipe is a summer staple! Prepare it ahead of time and serve at a picnic or backyard barbecue.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 375kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • ½ cup minced celery
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 2 tablespoon dill relish or use sweet relish
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Combine the mayo, minced celery, minced onion, relish, ground mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper. Refrigerate.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Stir in the dressing mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. (Optional: only stir in half of the dressing before refrigeration and reserve the remaining dressing to add right before serving.)
  • Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of salad | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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