A macaroni salad recipe is ideal for any occasion. It serves to be a good option at any potluck, barbeque or picnic. Given below is one of the classic recipes of macaroni salad. It is easy to prepare, which is delicious and filling at the same time. It utilizes hard-boiled eggs and a good amount of elbow macaroni, making it substantial enough for a gathering. Apart from this, the chopped pepper and celery provide it a nice crunch. Moreover, the blend of the mayonnaise and yellow mustard works magic to prepare an incredibly tasty macaroni salad, with just the right amount of creaminess and without any heaviness.
How to Make Macaroni Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Elbow Macaroni, uncooked
- 6 Hard-cooked Eggs, chopped
- 3 stalks Celery, chopped
- 1 Green or Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- 4 cups Real Mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Prepared Yellow Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Directions:
- Fill a pot with light salted water and bring it to a boil.
- Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, till it becomes tender.
- Drain the water and set aside to cool.
- Take a large bowl and mix eggs, celery and pepper in it.
- In another small bowl, blend the mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, salt and onion powder.
- Blend the above prepared mixture in the bowl with the eggs and vegetables.
- Now, put macaroni in this mixture and stir well, till is properly blended.
- After this, cover the salad and put it in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
