Mindy's Macaroni Salad

Mindy's Macaroni Salad

by Pat Morris 2 years ago
4.3 (10)
10 minutes
335.5 kcal
47 g carbs
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Description

I remember my mom making the best macaroni salad when I was a kid. I wanted to make mine similar to hers, but added a few things I like, such as pimiento, vinegar, and a gherkin for a little tartness to balance out the sweetness. My husband, who doesn't really like pasta salads, loves this!

Ingredients
  • 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
  • 1 medium sweet gherkin pickle, diced
  • ¾ cup creamy salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
Directions
  1. 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, mix the macaroni, celery, sweet onion, pimentos, and pickle. In a separate bowl, mix the creamy salad dressing, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture. Fold in the eggs. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 335.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 47 g
protein: 9.1 g
saturated fat: 2 g
cholesterol: 116 mg
sodium: 761.3 mg
fiber: 2.4 g
sugar: 17.5 g