This easy Macaroni Salad recipe combines macaroni noodles and cheese with a sweet relish and creamy mayonnaise dressing. Quick and easy to make, it's perfect for a cookout, potluck, picnic, or summer get-together!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: macaroni salad
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 535kcal
Equipment
1 pot
1 Large bowl
Ingredients
1poundelbow macaronicooked al dente and drained
1cupmayonnaise
1/4cupwhite vinegar
2Tablespoonssugar
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
1stalkceleryfinely chopped
2Tablespoonssweet relish
8ouncescheddar cheesediced
Instructions
Boil the macaroni in salted water until it’s al dente. Rinse in cold water and drain well.
1 pound elbow macaroni
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, celery, sweet relish, and cheddar. Stir it until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 stalk celery, 2 Tablespoons sweet relish, 8 ounces cheddar cheese
Fold the macaroni into the dressing mixture and stir to coat.
Cover the bowl with foil or plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge. Let it chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Serve!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.