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    Home » Appetizers & Sides » Classic Macaroni Salad

    Classic Macaroni Salad

    Published: Mar 8, 2018 · Modified: May 10, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Classic Macaroni Salad is a must at any BBQ or Picnic! It made with pasta, diced raw veggies, a homemade mayo dressing, and cubed cheese. The perfect side and a must-try recipe for your next cookout!

    Classic Macaroni Salad

    When you are ready to start cooking you want to start with the pasta. Cook pasta according to package direction. To prevent sticking run with cold water or add a pinch of salt to the water while boiling. Add noodles to a large mixing bowl with onion, bell peppers, and celery. I wait to add the cheese because the noodles even run under cold water can be a little warm and I don't want to melt. In a separate mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and yellow mustard until well combined and smooth. Pour your mayo dressing into the large mixing bowl and toss until coated. Add cubed cheese and toss again. Allow to chill for 2-3 hours in the fridge then serve.

    This Classic Macaroni Salad perfect summer side dish!

    When I think summer food I think pasta salad. It's a must-have for any picnic or BBQ! Here are a few ideas to make this meal complete. When I served this Classic Macaroni Salad I served it with my BBQ Chicken Legs plus it doesn't have to be summer to make these because they are baked in the oven but taste fresh off the grill. The next day for leftovers I served the pasta salad again but with Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. If you want more ideas then check out my BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork, Lemon Pepper Chicken, or even these Ranch BBQ Chicken Legs.

    Classic Macaroni Salad

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    Classic Macaroni Salad

    Classic Macaroni Salad

    Jennie Duncan
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Salad, Side, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Pasta
    Servings 8
    Calories 729 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz Macaroni pasta
    • 1 small White onion (diced)
    • 1 Green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
    • 1 Yellow bell pepper (seeded and diced)
    • 2 stalks Celery (diced)
    • 2 cups Mayonnaise
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup Vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
    • 1 cup Cheddar cheese (cubed)

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta according to package direction. To prevent sticking run with cold water or add a pinch of salt to the water while boiling. Add noodles to a large mixing bowl with onion, bell peppers, and celery.
    • In a separate mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and yellow mustard until well combined and smooth. 
    • Pour your mayo dressing into the large mixing bowl and toss until coated. Add cubed cheese and toss again. Allow to chill for 2-3 hours int he fridge then serve. 

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 499mgCalcium: 130mgVitamin C: 40.2mgVitamin A: 310IUSugar: 20gFiber: 3gPotassium: 253mgCholesterol: 38mgCalories: 729kcalSaturated Fat: 10gFat: 48gProtein: 12gCarbohydrates: 62gIron: 1.1mg
    Keyword Classic Pasta Salad, Macaroni salad
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