Classic Macaroni Salad

Name: Classic Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; salt, for pasta water; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp sweet relish; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1/2 English cucumber, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped; 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 8 oz diced ham

This classic macaroni salad, shared by @dinnerin321, is a nostalgic and beloved recipe. It features a creamy dressing, tender elbow macaroni, and a colorful mix of diced ham, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect side dish for any summer gathering or potluck.

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🏷️Side dish

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Total

30 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
salt, for pasta water
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp sweet relish
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 English cucumber, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
8 oz diced ham

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Instructions

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
2
Drain the cooked macaroni and rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, and sweet relish to make the dressing.
4
Season the dressing with salt and pepper to your liking, then whisk until smooth and well combined.
5
Finely chop the celery, cucumber, red bell pepper, and sweet onion.
6
Add the chopped vegetables and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl with the dressing.
7
Stir to combine the vegetables and eggs with the dressing.
8
Add the diced ham and the cooled, drained macaroni to the bowl.
9
Gently stir everything together until the pasta and all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
10
Transfer the macaroni salad to a serving bowl. For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.