Description
Mac salad is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender elbow macaroni with crisp vegetables and a creamy dressing. This vibrant, flavorful dish is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or potlucks, evoking nostalgia while satisfying your taste buds. Simple to prepare and easily customizable, this mac salad will be a hit at any event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing along with chopped celery, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
- Gently mix until all ingredients are well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg