Need a yummy recipe for an all-day tailgate or just want an easy side dish to go with your turkey burgers or hot dogs?? Umm this macaroni salad is my all time FAVORITE! I seriously love, love  looove it!! I know summer is sadly over {tear} but you can have macaroni salad any ole’ time!
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RECIPE
Classic Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 1 box macaroni
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, 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, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the red onion, celery, green bell pepper and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but tastes best after sitting overnight. Serve and enjoy!







You are such a cutie pie. This salad is perfect tailgate food!
I have not had this type salad in ages-this is a delicious reminder of how good it can be! Thanks for sharing-great pics.
Looks delicious! Your pics are so beautiful!
So I used to live in Hawaii and we theres something called a “plate lunch”..protien, rice and…mac salad! I kid you not, it’s a staple in Hawaii and sooo good! So when I saw this post, I honestly automatically thought of home, Hawaii! haha
YUMMM. I love mac salad! Also, I didn’t know there was a skinny firefly!!! Amazing news 🙂
It is a classic! It sounds great from the ingredients and looks even better.
I love red onions. They not only taste better, but they’re so pretty!
This looks so yummy and your pictures are fantastic!
I love pasta salad. It’s one of my all time favorites from a cookout!
Macaroni salad is one of my fav side dishes!! Sounds yummy!
and that last pic of you is so pretty !!
Aww thank you SO much Lindsay! I love your blog as well! xoxo