Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large elbow macaroni, cooked to desired tenderness; 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery; 1/4 cup finely diced sweet onion; 1 small red sweet bell pepper, finely diced; 1/4 - 1/2 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (I like half and half) or 1 1/2 cups salad dressing (I like half and half); 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon celery seed; 1/2 lb bacon, prepared as in Homemade Fresh Bacon Bits

Servings: persons

1 lb large elbow macaroni, cooked to desired tenderness
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup finely diced sweet onion
1 small red sweet bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 - 1/2 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (I like half and half) or 1 1/2 cups salad dressing (I like half and half)
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon celery seed
1/2 lb bacon, prepared as in Homemade Fresh Bacon Bits

1
Mix cooled macaroni, celery, onions, bell pepper and green olives together in a large bowl.
2
In a separate bowl mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pickle relish, sugar, salt, pepper and celery seed, stirring well.
3
Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture.
4
Stir in the crumbled bacon.
5
Serve chilled.
6
For another variation, omit the green olives, add sliced black olives and a container of grape tomatoes.
7
For a meal type salad, add diced cooked chicken or tuna fish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb large elbow macaroni, cooked to desired tenderness, 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery, 1/4 cup finely diced sweet onion, 1 small red sweet bell pepper, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Creamy Macaroni Salad

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