Description
A simple recipe for a small serving of classic macaroni salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until tender. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Place in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, and relish.
- Add the chopped celery and onion to the macaroni.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to the dressing mixture.
- You can add one hard-boiled egg, chopped, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: macaroni salad, small batch, side dish, picnic salad, cold salad