Retro Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Retro Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup minced red onion; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, for ganish; Dressing; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup mayonnaise (homemade or high quality commercial-brand); salt and fresh ground white pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup minced red onion
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, for ganish
Dressing
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup mayonnaise (homemade or high quality commercial-brand)
salt and fresh ground white pepper

1
Prepare the macaroni according to the package directions; drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
2
Transfer the pasta into a large serving bowl; add in the olive oil and vinegar; toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
3
Add in the onion, bell peppers, and celery; stir to combine.
4
To make the dressing: whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
5
Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture; toss gently to coat thoroughly.
6
Serve immediately or may refrigerate up to 8 hours.
7
Sprinkle with parsly right before serving.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb elbow macaroni, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup minced red onion, and more.

Yes, Retro 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.

Retro Macaroni Salad

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