Description
Indulge in the ultimate Best Macaroni Salad, a delightful dish that’s perfect for potlucks, cookouts, and family gatherings. This creamy pasta salad combines tender elbow macaroni with crisp vegetables and hard-boiled eggs, all enveloped in a tangy dressing that bursts with flavor. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also improves after chilling in the fridge—making it the ideal make-ahead dish for busy days. Whether served alongside grilled chicken or enjoyed as a stand-alone treat, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, leaving everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 15 ounces Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
- 3/4 cup diced red onion
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 3/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip, sugar, celery seed, garlic salt, vinegar, relish, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs and diced vegetables to the dressing. Then fold in the cooled pasta until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg