Old-Fashioned Picnic Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad became popular in the United States during the early 20th century and is often served as a side dish at picnics and barbecues.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Old-Fashioned Picnic Macaroni Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoon Mustard
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red Onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup Celery
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bell Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pickles
• 2 piece Hard-Boiled Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, chopped red onion, celery, bell pepper, pickles, and diced hard-boiled eggs.
3. Add the cooked macaroni to the bowl and mix well. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 6g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.