Cheesy Veggie Delight Macaroni Salad Recipe

Mainly-Macaroni Salad Recipe 🥗

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8

Description:

This delightful Mainly-Macaroni Salad recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, sourced from an old home economics notebook. With a refreshing combination of macaroni, crisp vegetables, creamy dressing, and a hint of tangy vinegar, it’s sure to become a staple at your table. Plus, the addition of small cubes of cheese adds an extra layer of richness and indulgence to this classic dish.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups cooked macaroni
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced hard-boiled eggs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Paprika for garnish

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 161.4
• Fat: 4.2g
• Saturated Fat: 0.9g
• Cholesterol: 79.5mg
• Sodium: 175mg
• Carbohydrates: 24.2g
• Fiber: 1.8g
• Sugar: 1.5g
• Protein: 6.4g

Instructions:

1. Cook Macaroni: Begin by cooking the macaroni according to the package directions. Once cooked, rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.

2. Prepare Vegetables: While the macaroni is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the green pepper, chop the onion, and dice the celery into small pieces. Similarly, chop the hard-boiled eggs into small cubes, reserving some slices for garnish.

3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled macaroni with the diced green pepper, chopped onion, diced celery, and chopped hard-boiled eggs (excluding the reserved slices).

4. Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and vinegar until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Dress Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the macaroni and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.

6. Garnish: Arrange the reserved egg slices on top of the salad. Sprinkle with paprika for a pop of color and flavor.

7. Chill: Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for several hours to allow the flavors to meld together and develop.

8. Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a final toss before serving. Enjoy this Mainly-Macaroni Salad as a refreshing side dish or a light meal on its own!

🥄 Serving Tips:

• Serve this salad alongside grilled meats or sandwiches for a complete meal.
• Customize it with your favorite vegetables or add-ins, such as diced tomatoes, shredded carrots, or olives.
• This salad tastes even better the next day, making it a perfect make-ahead dish for picnics or potlucks.

🍽️ Enjoy your Mainly-Macaroni Salad!