Mom's Macaroni and Potato Salad
Creamy, hearty, and bursting with nostalgic flavor, Mom's Macaroni and Potato Salad is the ultimate comfort food side dish perfect for any gathering. This recipe marries tender elbow macaroni and fork-tender russet potatoes with a creamy, zesty dressing made from mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and dill pickle relish. Crunchy celery and red onion provide a refreshing contrast, while hard-boiled eggs add richness and texture. Sprinkled with a touch of paprika for garnish, this crowd-pleasing dish is not only easy to prepare but also best served chilled, making it an ideal make-ahead option for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. Ready in just 40 minutes and packed with flavor, this macaroni and potato salad will quickly become a household favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 3 medium Russet potatoes
- 4 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons Dill pickle relish
- 2 medium Celery stalks
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Add them to a medium pot, cover with water, and boil until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Step 3
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and dice them into small chunks. Set aside.
Step 4
Finely dice the celery and red onion for a crunchy texture. Set aside.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
Step 6
Add the cooled macaroni, potatoes, diced eggs, celery, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently mix until everything is well-coated.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more salt or pepper as desired.
Step 8
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.
Step 9
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 10
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1386.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3378.9 |
| Total Fat 198.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g | |
| Cholesterol 1057.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3990.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 332.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.8g | |
| Protein 71.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 200IU | 0% |
| Calcium 252.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3610.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories