Classic Macaroni Salad

Classic macaroni salad is a symphony of flavors and textures perfectly blended with a secret ingredient for a superior salad like grandma used to make.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Classic Macaroni Salad, Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe, How Do I Make Classic Macaroni Salad, How To Make Classic Macaroni Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 28 minutes

Servings -12 Servings

Calories 636kcal

Author Kathleen

Ingredients

1 -16 ounce box elbow pasta
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons pepper
½ teaspoons dried mustard
3 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
½ cup whole milk
1 cup celery finely chopped
½ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
1 Cup red onion finely chopped
1 - 4.25 ounce can chopped black olives drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

Cook the macaroni just until it's al dente according to package directions in lightly salted water; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together macaroni salad ingredients: mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, dried mustard, sweet pickle juice and milk until smooth. Stir in macaroni, celery, red pepper, red onion and olives. Chill for 6 hours. If you like a thinner dressing, simply add 1 Tablespoon at a time, of either milk, water, or even more sweet pickle juice, to the finished salad, toss well to combine. Continue adding your liquid of choice, in 1 Tablespoon increments, until you reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve

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