Macaroni Salad Done Right Recipe

Name: Macaroni Salad Done Right
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Uncooked Macaroni Pasta; 8 whole Eggs, Hard Boiled And Chopped; 6 stalks Celery Ribs, Sliced Thin; 2 whole Small Carrots, Finely Diced; 1 whole Sweet Red Pepper, Diced; 1/4 whole Red Onion, Finely Diced, Optional; FOR THE DRESSING:; 4 cups Miracle Whip Or Your Choice Of Mayonnaise; 3/4 cups Sugar; 1/4 cups Prepared Yellow Mustard; 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Celery Seed; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill Weed OR 1 Tbsp. Dried Dill Weed; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds Uncooked Macaroni Pasta
8 whole Eggs, Hard Boiled And Chopped
6 stalks Celery Ribs, Sliced Thin
2 whole Small Carrots, Finely Diced
1 whole Sweet Red Pepper, Diced
1/4 whole Red Onion, Finely Diced, Optional
FOR THE DRESSING:
4 cups Miracle Whip Or Your Choice Of Mayonnaise
3/4 cups Sugar
1/4 cups Prepared Yellow Mustard
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Celery Seed
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill Weed OR 1 Tbsp. Dried Dill Weed
1/2 teaspoons Pepper

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Cook macaroni until just barely soft, about 7 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well.
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In a very large mixing bowl, toss together cooked macaroni, eggs, and veggies. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and stir in. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, preferably overnight.
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Notes:
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1. Use another type of pasta, like bow ties, shells, or fusilli.
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2. You can leave out the veggies, or add what you like. Cherry tomatoes and green onions would be good. The eggs are optional, too.
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3. The dressing might seem like a lot, but with the pasta cooked al dente, it usually all soaks in.

2971

kcal

Calories

205

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Uncooked Macaroni Pasta, 8 whole Eggs, Hard Boiled And Chopped, 6 stalks Celery Ribs, Sliced Thin, 2 whole Small Carrots, Finely Diced, and more.

Yes, Macaroni Salad Done Right 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 Done Right

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