Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse kosher salt; One 16-ounce box elbow macaroni; 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese (4 ounces); 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or to taste; 2 teaspoons celery seed; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or to taste; 3 carrots, shredded; 3 celery stalks, very finely chopped; 1/2 sweet onion, very finely chopped; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
2
Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, or according to the package instructions.
3
Drain well in a colander and rinse well under cold running water until cool.
4
Shake well to remove excess water.
5
Transfer to a large bowl.
6
Once the macaroni is cooled, add the cheese, mayonnaise, celery seed, mustard, carrots, celery and onions.
7
Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper.
8
Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 2 hours.
9
Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt, pepper and mayonnaise just before serving.

367

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse kosher salt, One 16-ounce box elbow macaroni, 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese (4 ounces), 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or to taste, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Macaroni Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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