Classic Southern Macaroni Salad

June 19, 2017

100

Nothing tastes better alongside grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, fried chicken, steak, or bbq chicken sandwiches than a cool and creamy Southern macaroni salad! With elbow pasta, crisp veggies, hardboiled eggs, and a sweet-and-tangy mayonnaise-based dressing, this easy side dish recipe comes together in minutes. File it away for your next cookout or potluck -- the delicious pasta salad always wins rave reviews!

6 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni pasta ( about 1 ½ cups uncooked, or 3 cups cooked )
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 sweet onion ( diced )
2 cups chopped celery
1 red bell pepper ( diced )
3 hard boiled eggs ( sliced )
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
While the pasta cooks, chop the onion, celery, bell pepper, eggs, and...

See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
449

Sodium
339mg
14% DV

Fat
25g
38% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
49g
16% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV