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A bowl of macaroni salad with a metal spoon with a wooden handle sticking out of it.
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Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad

The perfect blend of tender pasta, creamy dressing, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad is bursting with flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 hardboiled eggs chopped
  • 1 English cucumber peeled and chopped small, about 1½ cups
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped small, about 1 cup
  • 6 green onions thinly sliced, about ¼ cup
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a generous tablespoon or so of kosher salt to the water as it cooks. Drain into a large colander and rinse well with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled macaroni with the eggs, cucumber, bell pepper, onions, and parsley. Toss to mix well.
  • In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk smooth and pour over the salad ingredients. Toss well to coat and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Any color bell pepper will work nicely in this salad. I use a combination of whichever ones I have on hand. 

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 754IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg