Looking for a classic macaroni salad recipe? Or, maybe, just maybe you’re here to learn how to make macaroni salad. Whatever brings you here, welcome. 😀 This macaroni salad is a great recipe to have on hand as it’s simple and there’s not much to it, yet it’s hit at potlucks, a side dish to have with a barbeque dinner or just a great one to have on hand!
First things first though, there are a couple of tools that you’re not going to want to be without if you’re planning to take this recipe, macaroni salad on. You’ll want a great set of paring knives like these. And, you’ll also for sure need a chopper like this. I use my chopper for not only veggies, but also fruits, nuts and more.
First, you’ll want to chop your celery. I’ve found that the smaller the pieces, the less the kids seem to mind them.
Next, dice your green pepper, yum!
Next, take on your carrots.
Lastly, take on your onions… you’ll want to do this last because who wants to cry through all of the other steps, right?
While you’re doing all of this chopping and dicing, your macaroni is cooking and then you’ll mix it all together. Be sure to rinse the macaroni after boiling so it stops cooking, ok?
Mix the final ingredients together and pour over macaroni and veggie mix. Let sit in fridge for a couple hours and you’re all set – yum!
Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz Elbow Macaroni, cooked, drained and rinsed
- 1 green pepper
- 10 small carrots or 1 large
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1/2 c. diced celery
- Dressing:
- 1 c. mayonnaise
- 1/2 c white vinegar
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/2 c sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Mix first 5 ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, combine dressing ingredients and pour over macaroni mix.
- Chill for 2 hours or more in refrigerator.
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Want more tips on making macaroni salad? See the article I found on two things you’re not doing for the perfect macaroni salad.