The Best Macaroni Salad Recipe

The Best Macaroni Salad Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 20 servings

Calories 338 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni or other small pasta


• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise


• 1/4 cup sugar


• 3 tablespoons white vinegar


• Salt and freshly ground pepper


• 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded


• 8 ounces ham diced


• 4 hard-boiled eggs sliced


• 6 slices bacon fried and crumbled


• 5 stalks celery sliced


• 1 cup chopped broccoli


• 1 red pepper seeded and diced


• 4 scallions sliced

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water.


2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.


3. Pour pasta into a large bowl. Add cheese, ham, bacon, eggs, celery, broccoli, pepper, and scallions. Stir to combine.


4. Add most of the salad dressing and toss until evenly coated, reserving a small amount to refresh the salad if it needed.

Recipe Notes

All components (including the dressing) can be assembled ahead of time such as the night before. Just toss everything together in a large bowl right before serving.

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