Macaroni salad is a type of pasta salad that is usually prepared with mayonnaise. Much like potato salad or coleslaw in its use, it is often served as a side dish to barbecue, fried chicken, or other picnic-style dishes. Like any dish, there are variations according to region and location. Macaroni salad is one of the most classic picnics, barbecue, and cookout side dishes. It is prepared with raw diced onions, dill or sweet pickles, and celery. It is seasoned with salt and pepper.
In this article, we will share with you the right ingredients for macaroni salads, different variations, and how to make sure they stay as fresh and delicious as possible.
How to make macaroni salad
How it works
Macaroni salad starts with a base of one of our favorite budget-friendly ingredients, macaroni. We add a little celery, bell pepper, and red onion for color and crunch, and a couple of hard-boiled eggs to give the salad more heft. All of this gets finished off with a super creamy dressing made with mayo, Dijon, sweet pickle relish, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Classically creamy, sweet, tangy, crunchy, and delicious.
Macaroni salad ingredients
The following ingredients are very popular in the salad. Feel free to substitute according to availability and likeness.
- 1 pound of macaroni noodles
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- ½ red onion minced
- 4 ribs celery diced
- 1 red bell pepper minced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- ¼ cup minced fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 28.6mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1.4mg
