Name: Southern Macaroni Salad (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound Elbow Macaroni; 1/2 cup Celery-diced; 1/4 cup Red Onion-finely diced; 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish; 1 cup Cooked Chicken-diced (optional); 1 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard; 1 tablespoon White Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

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A creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet macaroni salad, perfect for picnics and barbecues. This is a straightforward recipe using readily available ingredients.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 11

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Elbow Macaroni
Vegetables
cup 120 mL Celery-diced
cup 60 mL Red Onion-finely diced
cup 60 mL Sweet Pickle Relish
Protein
1 cup 240 mL Cooked Chicken-diced (optional)
Sauce
1 cup 240 mL Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons 30 mL Yellow Mustard
1 tablespoon 15 mL White Vinegar
1 teaspoon 5 mL Sugar
teaspoon 2.5 mL Salt
teaspoon 1.25 mL Black Pepper

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
In a large bowl, combine all Vegetables.
If using, add Cooked Chicken to the bowl with the Vegetables.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all Sauce ingredients until smooth.
Pour Sauce over the Pasta, Vegetables, and Chicken (if using).
Stir gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir before serving.