Classic Macaroni Salad | Easy Cook for Easy Life #1

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CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

Classic Macaroni Salad is one of those Southern side dishes you find at every potluck, picnic, and summer party. It also makes a great addition to your Easter dinner menu.

This classic American macaroni salad is made with elbow macaroni noodles, red onions, red bell peppers, and celery. Some people also add hard-boiled eggs, ham, or tuna. There is no wrong way to make it!

The pasta and all of the add-ins are tossed together in a creamy, tangy sauce made with mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and sweet pickle. The flavors all combine and soak into the elbow macaroni and the other ingredients turning it into the perfect pasta salad.

The best part…it’s served cold! Make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Then when you’re ready to serve it grab the bowl and head to your potluck, party, or just serve it as a side for a summer weeknight dinner!

WHAT IS IN CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD?

Elbow Macaroni
Mayonnaise
White vinegar
Sugar
Mustard
Sweet pickle relish
Red Onion
Red Bell Pepper
Celery
Salt & Pepper

SHOULD YOU RINSE MACARONI FOR MACARONI SALAD?

Since this is a cold pasta salad you can rinse the pasta after you drain the boiling water from it. By rinsing it with cold water you stop the cooking process. Rinsing the pasta also removes the excess starch off which keeps the pasta from clumping together.

HOW DO YOU KEEP MACARONI SALAD FROM DRYING OUT?

To help keep the macaroni from soaking up all of that delicious creamy dressing as it sits in the refrigerator or on the table, toss your pasta in a little olive oil. This also helps to keep the pasta from clumping together, which is especially useful if you make it ahead of time.

HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP HOMEMADE MACARONI SALAD IN THE FRIDGE?

You can keep Macaroni Salad in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Make sure it is tightly sealed and remains below 40 degrees F. If it sits out at room temperature for more than 2 hours it should not be placed back in the refrigerator and should be disposed of.

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