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a bowl of old fashioned macaroni salad

Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad

5 from 20 votes
Servings 10 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 20 minutes
Made with real mayonnaise and egg, this flavorful macaroni salad makes the perfect summertime side dish!

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 a small onion)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced Dill pickles (about 1 small pickle)
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp finely ground sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cooked macaroni, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, dill pickles, and chopped egg. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until well-combined.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the macaroni mixture and toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American