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Macaroni Salad

Discover how to make a classic Macaroni Salad that's perfect for any occasion. Simple, tasty, and sure to be a hit with everyone!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • cup pimentos with their juice
  • cup chopped sweet pickles plus 2 tablespoons of pickle juice
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions, which should take about 12 minutes.
  • During the last 2 minutes of the macaroni's cooking time, add the frozen peas to the pot.
  • Drain the macaroni and peas using a colander. Let them cool for about 10 minutes, gently stirring occasionally to release heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni and peas with the chopped celery, pimentos along with their juice, chopped sweet pickles plus the pickle juice, mayonnaise, salt, and celery seed.
  • Stir all the ingredients together until the macaroni is evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Creamy, Easy, pasta, Potluck
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