Experience the timeless comfort of Classic Macaroni Salad. This beloved dish features tender macaroni noodles, combined with a medley of crunchy vegetables like celery and bell peppers. The salad is bound together with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of vinegar. Hard-boiled eggs add richness and texture, while a dash of paprika provides a subtle kick of flavor. Whether served as a side dish at picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, this Classic Macaroni Salad is a crowd-pleaser that embodies the familiar and satisfying taste of homemade comfort food.
Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe | S2Recipes
Details Classic Macaroni Salad Recipes
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Additional Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients For Classic Macaroni Salad Recipes
4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup grated carrot (Optional)
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (Optional)
Instructions: Classic Macaroni Salad Recipes
Step 1: Gather all ingredients.
Step 2: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
Step 3: Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and macaroni together in a large bowl.
Step 4: Stir in celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, and pimentos.
Step 5: Refrigerate salad for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.
Love this recipe! This is THE macaroni salad that we always come back to in our family to make for dinner or special events. It's quick, easy, and always tastes fantastic. It is also easily customizable for anyone's tastes.
Way to much sugar for me. I suggest putting in 1 tablespoon at a time and test it. Next time maybe 1/4 cup for me. Oh I added shredded Mexican mix cheese.
Many reviews said salad was too sweet, I was nervous to use all the sugar but I wanted to try recipe as is. I thought it was delicious, perfect amount of sweetness.
Followed exact recipe. Delicious.
Easy and delicious!
The sugar would not dissolve.
This is great. People love it and ask for the recipe all the time. It's a go to recipe to bring to a potluck or for a crowd.The only changes I make is to reduce the sugar to 1/3 cup and omit the peppers, adding tiny cubes of cheese instead. Excellent!
Everyone love this recipe. I made this over the weekend while my family stayed over for a wedding and it was a great and easy to make.
This was fabulous. In fact, I’m making it again today!
