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Classic Creamy Macaroni Salad

A creamy and refreshing macaroni salad with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • 0.5 cup carrots diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook and cool macaroni.
  2. Whisk dressing ingredients.
  3. Mix pasta with dressing and vegetables.
  4. Chill and serve.

Notes

Chill before serving for best flavor.