Mindy's Macaroni Salad

Mindy's Macaroni Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    223

This is a classic macaroni salad, a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors, elevated with a touch of piquant gherkin. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and a perfect accompaniment to any barbecue or picnic.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Cholesterol
    116 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    761 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Mix together cooked macaroni, celery, sweet onion, pimentos, and pickle in a large serving bowl until well combined.

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 2 hrs Stir together creamy salad dressing, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.; stir into macaroni mixture until evenly coated. Fold in eggs. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the dressing.
If you prefer a tangier salad, add an extra tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
The salad tastes best when it has had time to chill and the flavors have melded together. Prepare it a day in advance for optimal results.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 74 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Donavon Quigley

    A great recipe! I doubled the batch for a potluck and it was a huge hit.

  • Maryam Gulgowski

    I added a little bit of black pepper and it was fantastic!

  • Cielo Schaden

    The directions were so easy to follow, and the salad turned out perfectly.

  • Dannie Conroy

    This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The gherkin adds such a nice touch.

  • Jameson Beer

    The perfect balance of sweet and tangy. My family loved it!

  • Janis Schaefer

    I usually don't like macaroni salad, but this recipe is amazing! I'll definitely make it again.

  • Derick Fay

    So easy to make, and it tastes even better the next day!

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