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Creamy Macaroni Salad

A classic, ultra-creamy macaroni salad with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings and BBQs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 cup celery finely diced
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper finely diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1.25 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni until al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients.
  4. Mix vegetables into dressing.
  5. Fold pasta into dressing.
  6. Chill before serving.

Notes

Best chilled for at least 1 hour before serving.