Description
This Small Macaroni Salad is creamy, tangy, and full of crunch thanks to fresh veggies and sweet pickle relish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch side! #macaronisalad #pastasalad #sidedish #summerrecipes
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooled macaroni, red onion, bell pepper, celery, and sweet pickle relish to the bowl.
- Mix: Stir until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar for a bright tang.
- Add a pinch of sugar if you like a sweeter salad.
- This recipe is easily doubled for gatherings.
- Stir in diced hard-boiled egg or shredded cheese for extra richness.
- Great make-ahead side—flavors improve as it chills!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg