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Creamy Macaroni Salad – The Perfect Summer Side

A classic creamy macaroni salad made with tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a tangy homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 cup celery diced
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss cooled pasta with dressing.
  4. Fold in vegetables and parsley.
  5. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate for at least one hour before serving and stir before serving.