This Classic Macaroni Salad is a hit at parties, BBQs and with adults and kids alike. It comes together easily and is the perfect side dish for summer parties, making it perfect for Memorial Day or 4th of July!
See the peas in that macaroni salad? This is seriously the only thing I like peas in. And I hate peas. But there’s something about the combination of flavors and textures that makes them fit in perfectly.
This is a favorite family recipe that my mom has been making since her home ec class in high school. It’s loved by everyone – so much so that my cousin listed it specifically in our family reunion book as his favorite food.
It’s that good.
Crunchy celery and peas, tangy pickle relish and mustard, and tender hard boiled eggs and macaroni come together with the perfect amount of seasoning and just enough mayo to keep it from drying out.
Print out this recipe and make this classic macaroni salad for your next BBQ or summer party. You can thank me later.
Classic Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups premium brand elbow macaroni (1/2 box)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 Tbl chopped onion
- 4 Tbl sweet pickle relish
- 4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
- 2 tsp prepared mustard
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 cup frozen peas, cooked
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Cook macaroni following directions on the package. Drain and rinse in colander and drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine celery, onion, relish, eggs, salt and peas.
- Mix in cooked macaroni.
- Add in mustard and enough mayonnaise to moisten and blend thoroughly.
For more delicious potluck friendly sides, be sure to check these out:
Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Bread
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Found this recipe on Pintrest. Really good pasta. I’m always looking for a good pasta salad to try and this is on my keeper list. Would not change anything. Thanks!
No instructions for the mustard 😃
I know it’s still winter, but this weekend of 2/19/2017 was like SPRING! I’m not kidding. Almost 70 degrees and sunshine, not to mention a three-day weekend because of President’s Day. So, we cooked out on Sunday. It was a gorgeous day! I made one of my favorite burgers, Original Ranch Cheeseburgers, topped them with lettuce and tomato, and served this salad to go along with it. I love the simplicity of this salad. It truly is a classic. The only thing I added was freshly ground black pepper to taste. Perfection!
It’s definitely a true classic! How lucky you were to have such gorgeous weather – we’ve just been getting rain here in Southern California!!