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Creamy macaroni salad in a white bowl, topped with chopped green onions.

Macaroni Salad Recipe

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Toss together this classic Macaroni Salad recipe for your next picnic! Creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh veggies and hard-boiled eggs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 373 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces dry macaroni noodles
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • Green onions chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to quickly cool the noodles.
    Cooking macaroni noodles in a pot of boiling water for macaroni salad.
  • In a large bowl, add the cooled macaroni, diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
    Adding macaroni, celery, bell pepper, onion, and eggs for Macaroni Salad.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Taste and adjust the vinegar and sugar to your liking.
    Whisking mayonnaise, mustard, and spices for macaroni salad dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are well-coated.
    Tossing Macaroni Salad ingredients with creamy dressing in a bowl.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with green onions.
    Macaroni salad in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 239mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Macaroni Salad
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