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Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe Easy Homemade with Sweet Pickle and Egg

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A creamy, tangy macaroni salad featuring sweet pickle relish and hard-boiled eggs, perfect for potlucks, picnics, and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups elbow macaroni pasta (about 200g), cooked al dente
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise (180ml), full-fat or light
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (60ml)
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of sugar
  • Optional: a few dashes of hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups (200g) elbow macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes until just al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to drain well for 10 minutes.
  2. Place 3 large eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool completely before peeling. Chop into small, bite-sized pieces.
  3. Finely dice 1/2 cup celery and 2 tablespoons red onion. Pat dry with paper towels if moist.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Gently fold the cooked macaroni, chopped eggs, diced celery, and red onion into the dressing. Mix carefully to avoid breaking up the eggs. Adjust seasoning if needed, adding a pinch of sugar or hot sauce.
  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and salad thicken slightly.

Notes

Do not overcook pasta; rinse with cold water immediately after cooking to stop cooking and prevent gumminess. Dry diced celery and onion to avoid watery salad. Chill at least 1 hour for best flavor. If too thick after chilling, stir in a teaspoon or two of milk or pickle juice to loosen.

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