Macaroni Salad

Creamy, tangy, picnic classic

Prep: Cook: Serves: 8

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, minced
  • ¼ cup dill pickles, diced
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta until tender. Rinse with cold water.
  2. Whisk mayo, vinegar, mustard.
  3. Add pasta, celery, onion, pickles, parsley. Toss.
  4. Season generously.
  5. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  6. Before serving, stir and adjust. Add more mayo if dry.

Notes

  • Pasta absorbs dressing - make it wetter than you think.
  • Tastes better next day.

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