Description
A creamy and crunchy macaroni salad that takes you back to sunny picnics and backyard barbecues, perfect for gatherings or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni, mayonnaise, celery, red bell pepper, and onion.
- Add salt, pepper, and vinegar if using; mix until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made a day ahead for the best flavor. Keep it covered in the fridge to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg