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!

I got this super delicious recipe from my sweet friend Katie who brought it to cookout we had over the summer.  It was such a hit the entire dish was GONE in under an hour {and I’m pretty sure she doubled the recipe}!  Yep it was that good so I seriously suggest you try it.  Hope you all enjoy!
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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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!

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42 Comments

  1. Claire @ The Realistic Nutritionist says:

    You are such a cutie pie. This salad is perfect tailgate food!

  2. Tina says:

    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.

  3. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says:

    Looks delicious! Your pics are so beautiful!

  4. Samantha @ Ferraro Kitchen says:

    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

  5. Becka (The Elegant Eggplant) says:

    YUMMM. I love mac salad! Also, I didn’t know there was a skinny firefly!!! Amazing news 🙂

  6. Curt says:

    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!

  7. Sandra says:

    This looks so yummy and your pictures are fantastic!

  8. BigBearswife says:

    I love pasta salad. It’s one of my all time favorites from a cookout!

  9. Ari@ThE DiVa DiSh says:

    Macaroni salad is one of my fav side dishes!! Sounds yummy!
    and that last pic of you is so pretty !!

  10. Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny says:

    Aww thank you SO much Lindsay! I love your blog as well! xoxo