Description
A classic macaroni salad that’s perfect for summer picnics and barbecues. Creamy, tangy, and customizable, it’s a must-have side dish.
Ingredients
- Short macaroni of your choice
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Veggies (like bell peppers, onions, or celery)
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet pickles
- Dijon mustard
- Sugar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and diced veggies.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Add sweet pickles and mix gently.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your tangy mac salad!
Notes
Use fresh veggies for a more vibrant flavor and crunch. Adjust the mayo based on your desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, picnic, barbecue, side dish, summer recipe