Creamy Macaroni Salad
This creamy macaroni salad is a delightful side dish, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
Equipment
- Pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 pound ditalini pasta or elbow macaroni You can use your preferred pasta shape.
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup sweet pickles, chopped
- 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
Macaroni Salad Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, sweet pickles, and chopped hard boiled eggs.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.