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Classic Macaroni Salad

Side Dish 🥗Lunch 🥪Salad 🥗 American

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
Classic Macaroni Salad
  1. 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. 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. 3

    Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator before serving, 2 to 3 hours.

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