THE BEST MACARONI SALAD RECIPE
Unleash your inner chef as we embark on a culinary journey exploring the intricacies of crafting the ultimate macaroni salad. This step-by-step guide guarantees a palate-pleasing experience that’s both easy to follow and rich in taste.
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Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantity |
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Elbow Macaroni | 16 oz. |
Red Onion | ½ |
Green Bell Pepper | 1 |
Red Bell Pepper | 1 |
Parsley, fresh | ¼ cup |
Carrot | 1 |
Mayonnaise (or vegan) | ¾ cup |
Spicy Dijon Mustard | 1 tbsp. |
Salt and Pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Prepare Macaroni: Cook macaroni to al dente, following package directions. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a large bowl. Allow it to cool.
- Chop Vegetables: While macaroni is cooling, chop red onion, bell peppers, parsley, and dice the carrot. Set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: Add red onion, bell peppers, parsley, carrot, mayonnaise (vegan option available), mustard, salt, and pepper to the macaroni. Mix well.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the macaroni salad until cool. Serve it cold or at room temperature.