Macaroni Salad

4.41 from 5 votes

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

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: macaroni salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 535kcal

Equipment

1 pot
1 Large bowl

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni cooked al dente and drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 stalk celery finely chopped
2 Tablespoons sweet relish
8 ounces cheddar cheese diced

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.

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