Description
A classic Southern macaroni salad that’s creamy, comforting, and perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup sweet pickles, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooled macaroni, diced celery, red bell pepper, onion, and sweet pickles to the bowl.
- Gently mix everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after a day in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep. Consider swapping mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg