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Classic Macaroni Salad

Classic Macaroni Salad

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Nothing beats a Classic Macaroni Salad! Cooked macaroni pasta, celery, bell pepper, onion and hardboiled eggs are tossed with creamy homemade dressing. This salad is perfect for any get together, backyard barbecue or picnic! This recipe yields 8 cups and will serves 12 to 16.
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Keyword elbow macaroni, homemade dressing, macaroni, pasta, salad
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 175
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE HOMEMADE DRESSING:

  • 1 large egg plus 1 yolk
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • 3/4 cup extra light olive oil

FOR THE PASTA SALAD:

  • 1 pound dry elbow macaroni noodles
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced (soak in cold water to lessen the bite, drained)
  • 1/3 cup diced sweet bell pepper I like a mixture or red and orange
  • 1/3 cup sliced celery
  • 4 hardboiled eggs chopped

Instructions

  • In a blender or mini food processor, add the egg, egg yolk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Secure the lid, turn it on and slowly drizzle in the oil in a thin and steady stream. Scrape down the sides and pulse until combined. Pour dressing in a small bowl or jar, cover and refrigerate until ready to dress the pasta salad.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Once boiling, add a palmful of fine sea salt, stir and add pasta. Cook pasta following the package directions on your brands pasta box. Usually it's 9-10 minutes.
  • Once cooked, drain the elbow macaroni into a colander and rinse with cold water. Make sure to stir the pasta in the colander to get out any excess water.
  • In a large bowl add the pasta, peppers, celery, onions (use a slotted spoon to remove from water) and hardboiled eggs.
  • Add in 3/4 of the dressing, toss, taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired. Chill for at least 2 to 4 hours or overnight.
  • If needed, right before serving pour the remaining dressing over the macaroni salad and toss.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 149mg | Sugar: 1g