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Every party needs a delicious macaroni salad. This Classic Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for game day, picnics or just as a side dish.

Classic Macaroni Salad

Every party needs a delicious macaroni salad. This Classic Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for game day, picnics or just as a side dish.

Course Salad / Side Dish
Servings 10 servings
Author Melissa

Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 red pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 green pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
  • 2 large hardboiled eggs finely chopped

Salad Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard and seasonings together. Stir in macaroni, eggs and vegetables. 

  3. Pour into a serving bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours.