Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
Macaroni Salad is perfect for a summer menu. Paired with BBQ meats, hot dogs, and hamburgers, it's the perfect creamy, refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water according to the package instructions until it is aldente - it should be tender but firm to the bite. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and set it aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients together and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Place the macaroni into a large bowl. Add the diced bell peppers, red onion, celery, eggs, and any other desired mix-ins*.
- Pour in the dressing and stir to combine. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition per serving
Protein9g
Carbs41g
Fat16g
348kcal
9gProtein
41gCarbs
16gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$567.00
$567.00
Per Serving
$95.00/serving
$95.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1134.00 vs buying!
~$1134.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (92% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| elbow macaroni | 2 cups | - |
| red bell peppers | 1 cup | $208.00 |
| red onion | 0.5 cup | $82.00 |
| celery | 0.5 cup | $60.00 |
| hard-boiled eggs | 2 large | $65.00 |
| chopped parsley | 1 tbsp | $39.00 |
| mayonnaise | 0.5 cup | $51.00 |
| apple cider vinegar | 3 tbsp | $16.00 |
| sweet relish | 3 tbsp | $12.00 |
| yellow mustard | 3 tsp | $11.00 |
| ground black pepper | 1 tsp | $22.00 |
| salt | 1 tsp | $1.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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