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Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 48 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 596kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This Easy Macaroni Salad is a delicious and simple side, perfect for BBQ's, pot lucks and parties!
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbs granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbs yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped (~ ½ cup)
  • ¾ cup red or orange bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • ½ cup carrot grated
  • ½ cup red onion finely diced

Instructions

  • Boil macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Do not overcook pasta or it will not be able to hold up once the other ingredients are added.
  • While macaroni is cooking, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt until combined.
  • Stir together macaroni, mayonnaise mixture, celery, and bell pepper. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3575IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg