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 elbow macaroni noodles; 2 -3 tablespoons dried parsley; 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 red onion, finely diced; 3/4 cup finely diced celery

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni noodles
2 -3 tablespoons dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 red onion, finely diced
3/4 cup finely diced celery

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["Cook pasta in liberally salted water per manufacturer's instructions for al dente preparation.", "Drain pasta then rinse in cold water.", "Drain again then immediately add pasta to a large mixing bowl.", "Don't let it set and dry out, you want the pasta to still be on the moist side for the next step.", "Add parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and Dijon mustard to pasta and stir until well combined.", "Let pasta ""marinate"" in the seasonings for 15-20 minutes uncovered at room temperature.", "Doing this allows the pasta to soak up the flavors of the parsley, seasonings and mustard before adding the mayonnaise.", "Whip together mayonnaise and vinegar and set aside.", "Add onion, celery and mayonnaise mixture to pasta and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.", "Cover and refrigerate 1-4 hours before serving.", "Before serving, mix well then add more salt to taste or mayo if desired."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb elbow macaroni noodles, 2 -3 tablespoons dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 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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