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Old Fashioned Southern Macaroni Salad

This Old Fashioned Southern Macaroni Salad is a classic recipe that will pair wonderfully with your BBQ or cookout spread. This is the best soul food side dish served cold with a flavorful dressing.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword classic macaroni salad, old fashioned macaroni salad, Southern macaroni salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
chill 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 275kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta uncooked
  • 3 eggs Boiled and sliced into chunks.
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions I used red onions.
  • 2 celery stalks Chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in accordance with the instructions on the package.
  • Rinse the pasta in cold water and dry completely.
  • Add the pasta to your serving bowl along with the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Chill for a minimum of 1 hour. A few hours is optimal.

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Notes

  • Use a food processor to chop up the eggs and veggies if you want them really finely diced.
  • You can omit the eggs if you wish.
  • You can substitute sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for mayo.
  • You can half the recipe by using half of the ingredients.
  • You can double the recipe by doubling the ingredients.
  • This is a dish that you will want to add your ingredients (especially the seasonings) a little bit at a time, and then taste repeatedly to determine if it needs a little bit of anything else.
  • Dry macaroni salad can happen if the moisture sinks into the pasta. You can add a little additional mayo to get it creamy.
  • To give the salad a pop of color you can sprinkle paprika throughout.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g