Easy Macaroni Salad

An Easy Macaroni Salad is a must-have for grilling season. Serve it at a neighborly cookout or family bbq, kids and adults love it. 

This is such a great macaroni salad. There is no overpowering flavor from the onion or celery and it all just blends perfectly. I had my nephew over today and this is one of his favorite pasta salads. I paired it with some chicken tenders, watermelon, and steamed broccoli. Kids gobbled it up, I was only left with broccoli, haha. 

I have fond memories of warm summer dinners with my cousins and playing all day with them, those were some of the best days! It’s amazing to me how food has such a lasting memory on us. My mom would always make the best summer family bbq’s. This Macaroni Salad is the greatest side dish for your summer bbq.

You can jazz this macaroni salad up by adding in some of your favorite veggies, hard-boiled eggs, diced ham, and even cheese if you fancy. But, this salad is great as is, my kids love it!

Tips for making Macaroni Salad

• Salt your pasta water. 
• Don’t overcook or undercook your noodles. 
• Pasta must be fully cooled before you add mayo, it will stay more creamy that way.

Love easy and delicious side dishes also try, Marinated Tomatoes,Perfect Mashed Potatoes, Greek Orzo Pasta Salad.

Yield: 10 servings

Easy Macaroni Salad

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An Easy Macaroni Salad is a must-have for grilling season. Serve it at a neighborly cookout or family bbq, kids and adults love it. 

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
• 1 1/2 tbsp red onion, minced 
• 2 celery stalks, minced 
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 cup mayo
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt & pepper to taste
• parsly for garnish 

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tbsp salt and the pasta. Cook till al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to completely cool. Let the water drain and transfer to a large bowl.
3. Add onion, celery, mustard, lemon juice, and garlic powder to the bowl. Combine at let sit for 1 minute to allow the flavors to absorb.
4. Add mayo, stir and combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit in the fridge for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.