Easy Classic Macaroni Salad
Quick, easy, and delicious macaroni salad fit for any occasion.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Course: Macaroni Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken macaroni salad, easy mac salad, weekend salad
Calories: 3303kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano
- 2 1/4 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 pieces boiled eggs peeled and cubed
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 piece bell pepper chopped
- 3/4 cup frozen green peas
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 piece red onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Salad dressing:
- 1 cup Lady's Choice Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Boil 5 cups water in a cooking pot. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Put elbow macaroni into the pot, stir and boil according to package instructions. Add the frozen green peas 1 1/2 minutes before the suggested time of boiling as indicated in the package. Drain water and set cooked macaroni and peas aside.
Prepare the salad dressing. Place Lady's Choice Mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add remaining dressing ingredients. Mix well.
In a large bowl. combine macaroni, peas, and all remaining salad ingredients. Toss until ingredients are distributed.
Add salad dressing. Continue to toss until well blended.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Serve. Share and enjoy!
Calories: 3303kcal | Carbohydrates: 300g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 189g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 2500mg | Potassium: 1699mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 6756IU | Vitamin C: 211mg | Calcium: 968mg | Iron: 8mg