Easy Macaroni Pasta Salad
This Easy Macaroni Pasta Salad is a simple and delicious dish perfect for gatherings or as a side. It combines crunchy vegetables with creamy dressing.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz large macaroni elbow pasta
Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Vegetables
- 1 leaves stalks of celery plus the celery, finely chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, salt, pepper, sugar, and dill. Mix well.
- Add the cooled macaroni, celery, red onion, carrot, and parsley to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be customized with other vegetables or proteins as desired.