Description
A classic macaroni salad with a creamy dressing and crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Add macaroni, celery, onion, and bell pepper.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in parsley.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Add hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Adjust mustard and vinegar to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, pasta salad, picnic food, side dish, creamy salad