Creamy Macaroni Salad
A delightful and creamy macaroni salad that is perfect for picnics and potlucks, bursting with flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup peas (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, adding the macaroni, and cooking according to the package instructions (about 8-10 minutes), then draining and rinsing with cold water.
- Prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a large mixing bowl, whisking until smooth.
- Chop the celery, bell peppers, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
- Combine the cooled macaroni, diced veggies, and peas into the bowl with the dressing, folding everything together gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring after each addition to ensure flavors are balanced.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
For added flavor, consider trying variations like adding tuna, fresh herbs, or spicy ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, creamy salad, picnic recipes, potluck recipes, easy salads