Description
A creamy and comforting Southern macaroni salad perfect for gatherings, potlucks, and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup pickle relish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, whisking them gently until you have a smooth dressing.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl along with the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and pickle relish.
- Mix everything well until the pasta is coated in the creamy dressing, ensuring every noodle is lovingly embraced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference for that extra touch of flavor.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving—this helps the flavors meld beautifully.
- Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
This macaroni salad tastes even better after refrigerating overnight. Customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg