Classic Macaroni Salad. This classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser at every cookout, potluck, and picnic! Great macaroni salad and definitely classic picnic food! Everyone has their own take on these types of.
Be sure to rinse the noodles under cold water and drain well to remove any excess. Otherwise, this classic pasta salad is made with traditional macaroni salad ingredients. Countless people have eaten this pasta salad, unaware of the secretly healthy tricks I use for this recipe. You can cook Classic Macaroni Salad using 12 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Classic Macaroni Salad
- It's 3 1/4 cup of Mayonaise.
- You need 2 tbsp of Cider vinegar.
- You need 1 tbsp of Prepared yellow mustard (optional).
- Prepare 1 tsp of Sugar.
- It's 1 tsp of Salt.
- It's 1/4 tsp of Pepper.
- Prepare 8 oz of Elbow macaroni (cooked as directed on box, rinsed with cold water & drained).
- It's 1 cup of Chopped celery.
- Prepare 1 cup of Chopped red or green bell pepper.
- It's 1/4 cup of Chopped onion.
- You need 1 of as needed Chopped tomatoes if desired.
- You need 1/3 cup of Finely shredded cheddar cheese to sprinkle on top if desired.
The classic macaroni salad is a must make every year. We can't imagine summer without it! This is our tried and true trusted version, the one we always hope for leftovers the next day. From Sardis, Ohio, Dorothy Bayes sends this refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite.
Classic Macaroni Salad instructions
- In large bowl combine first 6 ingredients..
- Add elbow macaroni, celery, green pepper and onion (& chopped tomato); toss to coat..
- Sprinkle with finely shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover; chill to blend flavors..
It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue. The flavors in this classic macaroni salad version are derived from seasonings such as mustard powder, salt, ground black pepper, and vinegar. My Lady's Choice mayonnaise helps make the salad. Subscribe & check out my other videos! www.youtube.com/cookingandcrafting You all know how I love trying "different" or interesting recipes. Classic Macaroni Salad should be more than just a summer time salad, I want to eat it year round.
