Need an excellent side dish to bring to your next summer potluck or barbecue in the garden with friends? This easy macaroni salad recipe is a classic crowd pleaser!
When you think of a summer potluck or a barbecue, how many of you immediately think of the easy macaroni salad? With chopped carrots, celery and onions in a creamy sauce, this is a classic pasta side dish that will appeal to everyone.
When you think of a summer potluck or a barbecue, how many of you immediately think of the easy macaroni salad? With chopped carrots, celery and onions in a creamy sauce, this is a classic pasta side dish that will appeal to everyone.
Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni or mini penne
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup Miracle whisk or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- Paprika for garnish optional
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add 3 cups of macaroni or mini penne. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Drain the macaroni or mini penne in a colander and rinse with very cold water.
- Dice the carrots, celery and onion. The onion should be finely chopped. You want flavor, but not big chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and sugar.
- Add the carrot, celery and onion to the large mixing bowl and stir.
- Peel the boiled eggs. Carefully cut two and set aside. Chop the remaining four eggs and add to the mixing bowl.
- Pour the macaroni or mini penne into the mixing bowl and stir until the macaroni is well coated.
- Transfer the macaroni salad to a serving dish.
- Place sliced eggs on top and sprinkle with paprika if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!