Macaroni Pasta Salad

Submitted by MyHappyEatings

"A very cool, classic macaroni pasta salad. Perfect for picnics."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1⁄2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup sweet pickle, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3⁄4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, coarsley chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is no longer warm.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, red peppers, onion, garlic, sweet pickles, cheese and celery.
3. In a small bowl, combine mustard, pepper, salt, milk and mayo, mix well.
4. Pour dressing over pasta, toss well to coat.
5. Add eggs and toss to combine.
6. Chill 4 - 24 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered.

Reviews

[lmaiorana]

Made this for a kid birthday party. Followed the recipe exactly and it was a hit with adults and kids. Will make again!

 

[Chocolatl]

I don't ordinarily enjoy chunks of cheese in my salad, but in this one it really works. I mixed in some cooked chicken to make this a main dish. Delicious, particularly in hot weather. Thanks for posting!

 

[Sydney Mike]

I'm a big fan of salads like this even when the weather outside isn't all that warm! I particularly liked the inclusion of the chopped sweet pickle & was generous with the amount of that ingredient! Will be making this one again, for sure! [Made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in this Spring's Pick A Chef event]