Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Dry Macaroni; 1 cup Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Cut Crosswise Into Thirds; 1/2 cups Frozen Green Peas, Rinsed In Colander Under Warm Water For A Quick Defrost; 1/4 cups Purple Onion, Small Dice; 3 stalks Celery, Sliced Or Diced; 3 whole Dill Pickles, Small Dice; 1/4 cups Small Dice Cheddar Cheese; 2-1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups Dry Macaroni
1 cup Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Cut Crosswise Into Thirds
1/2 cups Frozen Green Peas, Rinsed In Colander Under Warm Water For A Quick Defrost
1/4 cups Purple Onion, Small Dice
3 stalks Celery, Sliced Or Diced
3 whole Dill Pickles, Small Dice
1/4 cups Small Dice Cheddar Cheese
2-1/2 cups Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Pour into a colander and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Put into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2
Prep the tomatoes, green peas, purple onion, celery, pickles, and sharp cheddar cheese. Add to the macaroni and gently toss until well combined. Set aside.
3
In a small mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Pour over the macaroni mixture. Mix well. Cover bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
4
Just prior to serving, toss again, then sprinkle lightly with paprika to add some color to the finished salad.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Dry Macaroni, 1 cup Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Cut Crosswise Into Thirds, 1/2 cups Frozen Green Peas, Rinsed In Colander Under Warm Water For A Quick Defrost, 1/4 cups Purple Onion, Small Dice, and more.

Yes, 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.

Macaroni Salad

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