Description
This classic macaroni salad is a perfect side dish for any gathering, bursting with flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled
- 1 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, minced
- 1 small jar (4 oz) pimentos, drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water until tender. Drain, rinse with cold water, and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and toss to coat.
- Fold in the chopped eggs, celery, onion, and pimentos.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Stir in a splash of milk if the salad needs refreshing before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg