CHEF JOHN'S CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD
Whether it's sitting next to some smoky ribs or just a humble hot dog, this deli-style macaroni salad will always be a crowd favorite, as long as you pay attention to a few key details.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 4h33m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well blended; whisk in sugar. Stir in celery, red bell pepper, carrot, onions, and jalapeno and poblano peppers. Refrigerate until macaroni is ready to dress.
- Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain but do not rinse. Allow macaroni to drain in a colander about 5 minutes, shaking out moisture from time to time. Pour macaroni into large bowl; toss to separate and cool to room temperature. Macaroni should be sticky.
- Pour dressing over macaroni and stir until dressing is evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or, ideally, overnight to allow dressing to absorb into the macaroni.
- Stir salad before serving. Mix 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon water into salad for fresher look.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 508.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
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cara divelbiss
[email protected]I made this macaroni salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so good, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ejira Joy
[email protected]This macaroni salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that you can add whatever vegetables you like, so it's a great way to use up leftovers. I will definitely be making this again.
Aj Sahib
[email protected]I've made this macaroni salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that you can add whatever vegetables you like, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.
Anthony Kennedy
[email protected]This macaroni salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that you can add whatever vegetables you like, so it's a great way to use up leftovers. I will definitely be making this again.
Larry Aniel
[email protected]I made this macaroni salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so good, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alma Eid
[email protected]This macaroni salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that you can add whatever vegetables you like, so it's a great way to use up leftovers. I will definitely be making this again.
Zakriye Abuukar
[email protected]I've made this macaroni salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that you can add whatever vegetables you like, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.
Shehroz Shehroz
[email protected]This macaroni salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that you can add whatever vegetables you like, so it's a great way to use up leftovers. I will definitely be making this again and again!
hatoon haroon
[email protected]I made this macaroni salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so good, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Rob Montgomery
[email protected]This macaroni salad is the best! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that you can add whatever vegetables you like, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.