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Easy Macaroni Salad

Easy Classic Macaroni Salad with egg, celery, onion and dill pickles. It's the perfect potluck salad and a must for any summer BBQ!
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword 4th of July Recipes, bbq, dill pickles, elbow macaroni, macaroni salad, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, side dish, summer, sweet pickle relish
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 237kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups uncooked dried elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon diced dill pickle
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 2.25 ounce can sliced olives
  • 3 hard boiled eggs diced
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Run under cold water for about 30 seconds to cool. Allow macaroni to cool while you are preparing the rest of the salad.
  • In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, creole seasoning, hot sauce (if using), sweet pickle relish and dill pickle.
  • Fold in cool macaroni and remaining ingredients.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition facts for estimation purposes only.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7.2g | Fat: 10.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 758mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 3.6g