Jackie's Macaroni Salad

Jackie’s Macaroni Salad is a timeless, crowd-pleasing recipe that combines tender elbow macaroni with a creamy, tangy dressing bursting with flavor. This classic dish gets a fresh twist from crisp celery, vibrant red bell pepper, and sharp red onion, while Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar add just the right amount of zing. Hard-boiled eggs bring richness to the salad, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley ties it all together. Perfectly chilled and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this macaroni salad is ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a satisfying side dish for any occasion. With its balance of creamy textures and bright, fresh ingredients, this is sure to be your new go-to pasta salad recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Elbow macaroni
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 stalks Celery
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.

Step 2

While the macaroni cooks, prepare the vegetables. Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the cooked and cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to coat the pasta evenly.

Step 5

Add the chopped celery, red bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl. Mix until the vegetables are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces. Add the eggs to the salad and gently fold them in to avoid breaking them up too much.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Stir lightly to incorporate.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Before serving, give the salad a final stir and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(805.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2805.8

Total Fat 192.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 646.3mg	0%
Sodium 1399.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 43.4g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 96.3mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 628.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.1%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 31.7%