Classic Summer Macaroni Salad
A delightful addition to any summer gathering, this classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser with its perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
| 2 | cups elbow macaroni |
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| ½ | cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®) |
| 2 | tablespoons white sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon white vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon prepared yellow mustard |
| 1 | tablespoon sweet pickle relish |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | dash ground black pepper |
| ½ | pint cherry tomatoes, chopped |
| 2 | stalks celery, diced |
| 1 ½ | tablespoons diced onion |
| 1 | dash paprika |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a vigorous boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a tender yet firm consistency, approximately 8 minutes. |
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| 2. | While the macaroni is cooking, combine creamy salad dressing, white sugar, white vinegar, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, salt, and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl. |
| 3. | Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Add the macaroni to the prepared salad dressing mixture along with chopped cherry tomatoes, diced celery, and onion. Mix thoroughly until everything is coated. Sprinkle with a dash of paprika. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve. |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița