Macaroni Salad Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥗 Servings: 25
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this classic macaroni salad, perfect for potlucks, gatherings, or even a simple family meal. This recipe, crafted with love from lovewithrecipes.com, promises a burst of freshness and creamy goodness in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound macaroni
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup cubed cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cups salad dressing (of your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Cook Macaroni: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the macaroni until tender according to the package instructions. This usually takes about 7-9 minutes. 🍜
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Drain and Cool: Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it thoroughly and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool completely. 💧
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Prepare Ingredients: While the macaroni is cooling, prepare the other ingredients. Dice the celery, cube the cheese, and finely chop the onions. Set aside. 🥬🧀🧅
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, diced celery, cubed cheese, and chopped onions. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly. 🥣
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Add Dressing: Pour the salad dressing over the macaroni mixture. Start with about 1 1/2 cups and adjust according to your preference for creaminess. Toss the salad until everything is well coated with the dressing. 💃
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Season to Taste: Season the macaroni salad with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Remember to start with a little and add more if needed. Mix well to incorporate the seasoning. 🧂🌶️
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Chill and Serve: Once the macaroni salad is prepared, cover it and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together for a more delicious outcome. Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy goodness! ❄️😋
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 142.4
- Fat Content: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 11.6mg
- Sodium Content: 264.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.9g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 2.1g
- Protein Content: 6.1g
Recipe Notes:
- This macaroni salad is versatile and can be customized to your liking. Feel free to add other ingredients such as diced bell peppers, shredded carrots, or peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make sure to refrigerate any leftovers promptly and consume within a few days for the best quality and freshness.
- This recipe is perfect for large groups and can easily be doubled or halved to suit your needs. Simply adjust the quantities of ingredients accordingly. Enjoy sharing this delicious dish with friends and family at your next gathering! 🥳🥗
