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
- 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!
How pretty! Mmm, I love macaroni salad, and this really makes me miss summer. Love your sneaky leaf trick. 🙂
Ok Kelly… After thorougly chilling in the fridge, I have decided the macaroni salad is good! However, I’m going to elaborate on the subject because my husband had a few select words to say on the matter. It’s crucial for me to explain that I’m from Iowa and my hubby is from England! The first words out of his mouth were ‘Why are you American’s so obsessed with vinegary salads?! Why can’t you just make creamy, tasty salads without the zing?!’ Suffice to say, he didn’t like the vinegar aspect of the recipe and the dijon mustard here in England is way stronger than what we have in America. I like it as is, but since I’m the American, I guess that’s ok! Lol! Next time I’ll have to reduce the vinegar and dijon a bit in order to please the hubby but I enjoyed it! I’m finishing the rest today for my lunch!
We seldom have macaroni at home, you know for us its all about rice but sure I can’t stop admiring this lovely recipe.
Delicious! I love macaroni salad and…but there are so many delicious varieties it’s always good to have more than one “go to” recipe!
I can see why this macaroni salad was gone so quickly! It looks so yummy!
Macaroni salad looks good! So…you’re a Redskins fan? Maybe you’re in my neck of the woods.
great recipe and photos
I love a good pasta salad! Who says it has to be saved for summer time?? I’m making this one soon!
This is a staple at most potlucks and get together in the midwest. Great recipe!
This brings me back to my childhood. This was a staple in my house. LOVE!