The Best Macaroni Salad

By The Stay At Home Chef
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Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
4 ounces cheddar cheese (cubed or shredded)
1/2 medium red onion (minced)
4 ribs celery (diced)
1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

  • Prep Time10mins
  • Cook Time10mins
  • Servings8
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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook elbow noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Drain well.

In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooked noodles with cheese, onion, celery, bell pepper, and peas.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cider vinegar, dill, sugar, relish, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

Pour sauce over pasta and toss until everything is well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

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