Classic Macaroni Salad. Get Inspired On Our Official Site. This classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser at every cookout, potluck, and picnic! Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.

The classic macaroni salad is a must make every year. We can't imagine summer without it! This is our tried and true trusted version, the one we always hope for leftovers the next day. You can have Classic Macaroni Salad using 12 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Classic Macaroni Salad

1. It's 1 pound of short pasta or shell.
2. Prepare 3 of hard boiled eggs diced.
3. Prepare 2 of celery ribs minced.
4. Prepare 1 of red bell pepper seeded and minced.
5. Prepare 1/4 of red onion minced.
6. You need 1/4 cup of sweet pickles chopped.
7. Prepare 1 cup of mayonnaise.
8. Prepare 1/4 cup of plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice.
9. You need 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar.
10. It's 1 1/2 tablespoons of mustard.
11. You need of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
12. It's of Chopped parsley if desired.

This Classic Macaroni Salad recipe is a hit at parties, BBQs and with adults and kids alike. It's a beloved side dish at potlucks and BBQ's and it's easy to adapt to add what you like. There are a few side dishes that make summer dinner complete, including Baked Potato Salad, Baked Beans, and Skillet Cornbread! This will then be the classic Macaroni Salad.

Classic Macaroni Salad instructions

1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions, Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cooled. Shake the colander to toss the pasta, and drain for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally..
2. Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl and add the eggs, celery, red bell pepper, red onion and sweet pickles. Mix the mayonnaise, pickle juice, sugar, and mustard in a small bowl and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper..
3. Add to the macaroni mix and toss until evenly coated. Season with more salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to add a little color if desired..

Keep in mind Macaroni Salad is/was traditionally made in order to use up left overs. It was not a side dish but for many families a main course (the only course) which if a family was lucky enough to scrape some pork/ham trimmings or turkey, chicken scraps and yes even fish cought by a family member. Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl. Add the eggs, celery, red bell pepper, red onion and sweet pickles. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, pickle juice, sugar, and Dijon mustard; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.