Macaroni salad is a favorite of our readers — showing up at potlucks, backyard barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings.
Yield
16 Servings
Preparation time
25 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound macaroni noodles
1 1⁄2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1⁄2 cup finely diced red onion
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Instructions
Cook macaroni according to package directions for tender pasta. Drain, rinse, and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, pepper, and red onion. Add cooled macaroni, coating thoroughly with dressing. Mix in cubed cheese and chopped eggs. Store and serve cold. Makes about 4 pounds.
Notes
Per serving: 323 calories, 22 grams fat (5.5 grams saturated fat), 23 grams total carbohydrates, 54 milligrams cholesterol, 359 milligrams sodium, 1 gram fiber, 9 grams protein.
