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Easy Macaroni Salad

Published: May 13, 2012 · Modified: Oct 26, 2017 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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This easy macaroni salad recipe is a classic!

This is a classic macaroni salad. Recipe is from the 1970's

The weather is beautiful here in California this weekend, so we are having a BBQ at my mother's house for Mothers' Day.  I am making a macaroni salad because there is nothing like comfort food when seeing my parents.  This recipe is quick to put together, which fits in with my schedule.

It is also easily doubled and you can make it ahead too! I think it might even taste better the day after. This easy macaroni salad recipe is from a home economics class. It was printed on old purple ink on white paper and I wanted to publish it here before it fades.

The recipe is a nice mustard based macaroni salad, with just a hint of mustard. Perfect for a picnic or boxed lunch, it truly is a classic recipe.

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Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe

2 ½ cups mayonnaise

1 cup chopped celery

¾ cup chopped bell peppers (any color)

½ cup chopped onions

¼ cup yellow mustard (prepared)

1 10 oz. can black olives (sliced or chopped)

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 16 oz. package elbow macaroni

1.  Cook the macaroni according to package directions.  Rinse in cold water and set aside in the refrigerator.

2.  Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Once combined, add cooked macaroni and mix well.

3. Chill in refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.

Easy Macaroni Salad recipe - like grandma's but better!

This recipe is great for a side dish, a picnic or with sandwiches and hamburgers. It is a classic recipe that is a favorite at our home.

Great recipe for classic macaroni salad!

We hope you enjoy this easy macaroni salad recipe. This is one of the earlier recipes from the first year of the blog. We strive to help you make the most of your time. If you tried this recipe, please let us know. We love to hear your comments.

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  1. notsomodernblog

    May 13, 2012 at 4:30 am

    That looks simple and delicious. I'll have to try it. 🙂

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      May 13, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  2. reneerw

    May 14, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Yum! I hope your day with family was a delight and it looks like it was delicious too.

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      May 14, 2012 at 9:01 pm

      Yes, it was a great day! Thank you for visiting my blog 🙂

      Reply
  3. bianca

    May 17, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I love this! Hubs & I take road trips and dishes like this are perfect for our cooler; they are WAY better than the fast food options 🙂

    Reply
    • organizedisland

      May 18, 2012 at 2:55 am

      Thanks for stopping by - I love road trips!

      Reply
  4. Mommyof2Girlz/StephD

    May 18, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Nothing better than pasta salad on a gorgeous Cali day! Thank you for stopping by and saying hi 🙂

    Reply
  5. sybaritica

    June 01, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    The apple cider vinegar is a nice touch.

    Reply
  6. baby planning

    May 16, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    Hey There. I found your blog the usage of msn.
    That is a very neatly written article. I'll make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thank you for the post. I will certainly return.

    Reply

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Hi, I'm Raquel! I am a self-proclaimed foodie and have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was little. I loved baking cookies with my mother and grandma as a child, and later making dinners for my parents to foster my passion while in high school. I also had a passion for organizing and keeping things tidy.

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