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Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad

American
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30 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

30 min · 5 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

340 kcalper person
Protein 7g
Carbs 38g
Fats 18g

About this dish

Tender macaroni tossed with mayonnaise, crunchy celery and pepper and a tang of cider vinegar - the cold, creamy pasta salad that anchors every American cookout table.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Eggs, Celery

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Celery stalksfinely diced2
  • Green Bell Pepperfinely diced1
  • Onionfinely diced0.5

Tins & Jars

  • Jarred pimentosdiced40 g

Dried Goods

  • Macaroni300 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Salt0.5 tsp
  • Freshly ground black pepperto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Mayonnaise180 g
  • Cider Vinegar1 tbsp

Utensils

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the macaroni for 9 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.

Approx. 10 minutes
2

Finely dice the celery, green pepper and onion while the macaroni cools.

Approx. 8 minutes
3

Whisk the mayonnaise and cider vinegar together in a large mixing bowl.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Add the cooled macaroni, celery, green pepper, onion, pimentos, salt and pepper and stir until evenly coated.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavours combine.

Approx. 6 minutes