Creamy Macaroni Salad
This macaroni salad combines hard-boiled eggs, red bell pepper, celery, pasta, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. It's a simple, classic side dish that works well for gatherings.
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 25 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep the add-ins: Start by dicing two hard-boiled eggs, 1/2 of a red bell pepper, 1/2 of a red onion, and 2 ribs of celery.
Cook the pasta: Next, boil 8 ounces elbow macaroni until tender. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse briefly with cool water to cool down the pasta.
Prepare the dressing: Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon sweet relish, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper in a bowl.
Assemble the salad: Add the cooked and cooled macaroni to a large bowl along with the chopped egg, bell pepper, celery, and red onion. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad.
Serve: Stir everything until well combined, and serve the macaroni salad immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Give it a good stir again just before serving.
