Description
This Classic Macaroni Salad with Mayo and Relish delivers a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and crunchy textures. It's ultra-fast to prepare and perfect for meal prep, making it a go-to side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
16 oz Elbow Macaroni
1.5 cups Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sweet Pickle Relish
2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard
1/2 cup Red Onion, finely diced
3 ribs Celery, diced
1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper, diced
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt & Pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes
- Drain and Rinse: Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process
- Prep the Vegetables: Dice the celery, red onion, and bell pepper
- Whisk the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper and whisk until smooth
- Combine: Fold in the cooled pasta and diced vegetables until well coated
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- Garnish and Serve: Stir before serving and add smoked paprika on top
Notes
The salad tastes better the next day as the flavors meld.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg