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. Show
Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; stir in celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, pimentos, and macaroni. Refrigerate salad for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight. Dotdash Meredith Food StudiosI Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving)390Calories19gFat49gCarbs7gProteinShow Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition FactsServings Per Recipe 10Calories 390% Daily Value *Total Fat 19g24%Saturated Fat 3g14%Cholesterol 8mg3%Sodium 529mg23%Total Carbohydrate 49g18%Dietary Fiber 3g10%Total Sugars 16gProtein 7gVitamin C 13mg66%Calcium 21mg2%Iron 2mg9%Potassium 134mg3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. This is a classic, tasty, and oh-so easy macaroni salad recipe! Made with classic ingredient staples including celery, red pepper, and onion and dressed up in a simple creamy mayo-based dressing, this is guaranteed to be a hit at every cookout and potluck this year! Be sure to check out the easy video that shows step-by-step how to make this recipe! We have had a non-stop week of rain here. Zach’s first two softball games of the season have been rained out and I’m beginning to forget what the sun looks like (I’m only slightly dramatic I promise 😉). I am completely over it. I’m ready for summertime sunshine and cookout weather, and with Memorial Day weekend just around the corner I’m taking the opportunity to prepare and share my all-time favorite macaroni salad recipe, even if it is grey and gloomy outside. I’ve shared a few of my summertime salads, including my favorite broccoli salad and ramen noodle salad, but this one may just be my favorite. Macaroni salad is a party/potluck/cookout staple, no get-together is complete without a giant chilled bowl, and today I’ll show you how I make my favorite recipe and the perfectly creamy, slightly sweet dressing that goes along with it. What Ingredients are in Macaroni Salad?Different macaroni salads contain different ingredients, but my staples include:
You can obviously add your favorite additional add-ins or make substitutions (I know some people prefer sliced green onions to red onion and some people like to add paprika to their dressing), but this if my favorite combination and I really recommend you try it out exactly this way at least once for yourself. The dressing I just mentioned is what really sets it apart from other potluck recipes you might have tried. It provides just the right amount of creaminess — the noodles are coated in just enough sauce and are neither dry nor are they drenched in the dressing. It’s also just slightly sweetened thanks to the addition of some sweet pickle juice and a pinch of sugar. How long can you keep Macaroni Salad?Macaroni salad will keep for up to five days when stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This is a great salad for making in advance (I actually recommend chilling for at least an hour before serving) and serving at picnics and potlucks, but try not to leave it out at room temperature (or worse, in the heat!) for very long as the salad dressing base will not keep well in the heat. This macaroni salad recipe is a favorite to serve alongside my favorite BBQ pulled chicken and a plate full of deviled eggs (you’re already going to be boiling eggs anyway, might as well make enough for deviled eggs while you’re at it!). When I shared my deviled egg recipe, so many of you shared your favorite methods for cleanly peeling fresh eggs, and I appreciated those tips so much and have tried many of them. I’d love to keep the conversation going here if you would share your favorite egg-peeling methods in the comments! How Do You Make Homemade Macaroni Salad?If you enjoy watching these videos, please subscribe to my YouTube Channel to be notified each time I publish a video! Macaroni SaladHow to make the BEST Macaroni Salad! This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a crowd. 4.98 from 701 votes Print Pin RateCourse: Salad Cuisine: American Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Chilling Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes Servings: 6 cups Calories: 408kcal Author: Sam Merritt Ingredients
Macaroni Salad Dressing
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Notes*If you don't have red wine vinegar on hand, white wine or apple cider vinegar would also work well. NutritionServing: 1cup | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more. Can you eat week old macaroni salad?Macaroni salad lasts 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
Obviously, the salad might retain quality for an extra day or so, but any more than that, and you're playing with fire. Unfortunately, one can't always notice the first signs of spoilage, so it's better to err on the side of caution here.
Is Pasta Salad good after 5 days?Pasta salad keeps for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Salads with oil-based dressing retain quality better than those dairy- or mayo-based ones, but all you get is an extra day or so. If your salad includes any ingredient that loses quality faster, the flavor will deteriorate even sooner.
How long can you keep macaroni and potato salad in the refrigerator?That 3 to 4 days of shelf life is a recommendation common for all types of salads. So if you're wondering how long is tuna salad good for or how long macaroni salad lasts, you now know the answer to both.
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