Creamy Macaroni Salad
This creamy macaroni salad is a perfect side dish for any gathering. It features pasta, vegetables, eggs, and a flavorful dressing.
Equipment
- Pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 pound ditalini pasta or elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped sweet pickles
- 3 hard boiled eggs chopped
Macaroni Salad Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, sweet pickles, and chopped eggs.
- In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to combine. Chill before serving.
Notes
You can add other vegetables or proteins to customize your macaroni salad.