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Creamy Macaroni Salad

A cool, tangy and ultra-creamy macaroni salad packed with crisp vegetables — the perfect summer side dish for picnics, BBQs and potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time (recommended) 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain thoroughly.
  3. Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in vegetables and relish.
  5. Fold in macaroni until evenly coated.
  6. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Stir before serving and refresh with extra mayo if needed.