Classic Macaroni Salad
Classic Macaroni Salad is cool and creamy with a pleasant crunch from bell peppers, celery, and green onions. The mayonnaise blended with dry vegetable soup mix adds savory depth and a hint of herbs, making each bite comforting and nostalgic. Serve it chilled at picnics, barbecues, or as a make-ahead side for weeknight dinners.
- Prep20 min
- Cook15 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool; move to a large serving bowl.
- 2
Stir bell peppers, celery, green onions, and olive oil into the macaroni; mix until well combined. Stir in mayonnaise and soup mix until blended.
- 3
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator before serving, 2 to 3 hours.
- Calories 513.05 kcal High
- Protein 9.88 g Moderate
- Carbs 62.38 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.92 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.81 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 11.77 mg Low Source
- Sodium 241.31 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.96 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.44 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 21.96 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.53 mg Moderate
- Potassium 202.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 152.89 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 37.8 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
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