Go Back
Creamy Macaroni Salad

Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • Paprika, for dusting

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled macaroni, celery, bell pepper, onion, and relish. Fold gently until evenly coated. If too thick, stir in a splash of milk.
  4. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Just before serving, stir well, transfer to a serving bowl, and dust with paprika. Serve cold.

Notes

This salad needs to rest so the flavors can come together, the dressing can settle, and the pasta can soak up some of that tangy-sweet goodness. If you can, make it the night before and give it a freshening stir in the morning.