Description
A quick and easy macaroni salad that’s perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe is simple to make and sure to be a hit at picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup distilled vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles:
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse with cool water. To help cool the noodles faster, you can add a few ice cubes to the noodles while running cool water over them.
- Drain and add the pasta to a large bowl.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese:
- Add the diced celery, red onion, red bell pepper, peas, and cubed sharp cheddar cheese to the bowl with the noodles.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, distilled vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine:
- Pour the dressing into the large bowl with the pasta and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly.
- Chill and Serve:
- Keep the salad covered and refrigerated until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like peas, hard-boiled eggs, or ham for variety.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 5g