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classic macaroni salad

Macaroni Salad

Looking for the perfect summer side dish? Our macaroni salad recipe is a crowd favorite - tasty, versatile, and quick to prepare. Try this crowd-pleasing Macaroni Salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked rings or elbow macaroni
  • 1/2+ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 tablespoon yellow mustard, or 1 teaspoon dijon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder, or 1 medium onion/diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, coursley grated
  • 1 stalk celery, diced optional
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas optional
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according
    to package directions. Drain and then rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl until mixed. Add in the drained pasta. Chill for at least 2 hours. Serve.
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