Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound small pasta shells; 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cored and diced; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Creole mustard (preferably Zatarains) or spicy brown mustard; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound small pasta shells
2 medium ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup finely diced green pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Creole mustard (preferably Zatarains) or spicy brown mustard
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
Cook the shells in a large quantity of well-salted, rapidly boiling water til al dente.
2
Drain and cool down the shells under cold running water.
3
Drain again and put them in a large bowl.
4
Add the tomatoes, celery, and peppers.
5
Make the dressing by mixing up the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper.
6
Stir into the pasta til coated and creamy.
7
Taste and fix the seasonings if you need to.
8
Refrigerate or serve pronto.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound small pasta shells, 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cored and diced, 1 cup thinly sliced celery, 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper, 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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