Lunch

Macaroni Salad

Elbow macaroni in a creamy, tangy dressing with celery, peppers and onion. A barbecue side dish staple.

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
6
Level
Easy
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Macaroni Salad
Photo: Hermes Rivera on Unsplash

This creamy pasta salad is a picnic essential. Chilling it helps the flavours come together.

Rinse the pasta so it doesn't stick.

Macaroni Salad

25 min total · approx. 380 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Servings 6

Method

  1. Cook the macaroni, rinse under cold water and drain well.
  2. Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard and sugar.
  3. Toss with the pasta and vegetables. Season.
  4. Chill for at least 1 hour and sprinkle with paprika to serve.
Cook's noteAdd chopped boiled egg or ham for a heartier salad.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.