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macaroni salad

Macaroni Salad

Kitchen Ready Betty
In this classic Macaroni Salad recipe, tender noodles are mixed with crunchy celery, red onion, hard boiled eggs, and a creamy, homemade dressing that features mayonnaise and Dijon.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 37 minutes
Course Salads, Salads & Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 15

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • spaghetti spoon
  • egg cooker or small pot with lid
  • cutting board
  • santoku or chef's knife
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • large glass or ceramic bowl (3-4 qt. capacity)

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. cooked macaroni cook this to al dente, then shock it with cold water and drain
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup celery thinly chopped
  • 4 hard boiled eggs you may add 2 more as a topping
  • 1 cup mayonnaise I use light Hellmann's or Duke's
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup- ½ cup white wine vinegar start with ¼ cup; add more before serving if needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Cook noodles; follow instructions on box for al dente. Drain and cool.
  • Mix cooled noodles, diced onion, and chopped celery in large bowl.
  • Add 4 diced, cooled hard boiled eggs and gently mix.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, and ¼ c. vinegar.
  • Add the salt, pepper and sugar to the dressing bowl; whisk to incorporate.
  • Pour dressing into noodle bowl. Gently stir to thoroughly incorporate.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Before serving, add additional salt and pepper to taste. Add additional vinegar, 1 tablespoon at a time, to achieve desired dressing consistency. Top with 2 additional sliced hard boiled eggs if desired.
  • Best enjoyed within 5 days. Keep refrigerated. Do not freeze.

Notes

If serving at an outdoor event, place serving bowl over ice to preserve the dressing.
Start out using ¼ cup of vinegar in this recipe. When you serve it, you may add up to another ¼ cup. Add it in small increments (1 tablespoon at a time) until you get your desired consistency. You may also choose to add a little extra mayonnaise.
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