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Gram's Easy Macaroni Salad
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Gram's Macaroni Salad

No spring or summer picnic is complete without some classic macaroni salad. And Gram's Easy Macaroni Salad is always a crowd pleaser!
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: macaroni salad, pasta salad, summer
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 390kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer

Ingredients

  • 1 16- oz. box elbow pasta
  • 1 cup good mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 large eggs, hard-boiled and roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • fresh parsley finely chopped for sprinkling on top, if desired
  • paprika, for garnish, if desired

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook elbows according to package directions. Drain and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with eggs, celery and onion. Just before serving toss with the dressing. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika, if desired. Cover and place in refrigerator to chill.

Notes

I use elbow pasta for this recipe, but any small pasta shape will do.
I also use red onion, but you could substitute yellow or Vidalia onion if you prefer.
I like to toss everything together with the dressing right before I'm ready to serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg