Mom's Macaroni Salad is a classic and well-liked dish that's great for any event, like a picnic or a barbecue. There are lots of fresh vegetables in this creamy and tangy pasta salad, and a hint of Dijon mustard gives it an extra tasty kick. This recipe will make you miss home and is sure to please everyone!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente
Drain and let it cool
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, and Dijon mustard to create the dressing
Add the cooled macaroni, chopped celery, chopped red bell pepper, chopped red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and sliced black olives to the bowl with the dressing
Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste
Adjust the seasoning as needed
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld
Serve chilled and enjoy!
