Classic Macaroni Salad

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Pasta, Salad

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 8 ounces small salad cooked macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 4 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 3 sweet pickles, chopped
  • Macaroni Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked small bay shrimp (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (optional)
  • 1 cup sliced stuffed green olive (optional)

Directions

  1. Make the dressing: whisk together all the dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. Make the salad: add macaroni to a large bowl; toss with oil.

  3. Add in onion, eggs, and pickles (also any optional add-ins); add in dressing; toss to combine.

  4. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

  5. If the salad seems dry, add more mayonnaise.

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