creamy macaroni salad (deli-style). Here’s a full, detailed recipe you can follow:
🥗 Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe
🧂 Ingredients
For the Salad:
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2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
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1–2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup finely chopped cabbage
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½ cup shredded carrot
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½ cup diced celery
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¼ cup chopped green onions
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¼ cup finely diced green bell pepper (optional)
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2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Cook the pasta
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Boil macaroni in salted water according to package directions.
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Cook until just tender (not mushy).
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Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
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Let cool completely.
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Prepare the dressing
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In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Combine
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Add cooled macaroni to the bowl.
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Add cabbage, carrot, celery, green onions, bell pepper, and eggs (if using).
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Mix until everything is well coated.
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Chill
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Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (best if 2–4 hours).
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Stir before serving. Add a little milk or mayo if it thickens too much.
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🌟 Tips for Best Flavor
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Let it chill overnight for even better taste.
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Add a splash of pickle juice for tang.
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For sweeter style (like Hawaiian-style), increase sugar slightly.
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For extra creaminess, add 1–2 tablespoons sour cream.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A Hawaiian-style version
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A Southern-style version
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A healthier/light version
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Or a large party-size version 😊