Classic Macaroni Salad
Classic macaroni salad is a creamy summer side that's packed with pasta, cheddar, eggs, and fresh herbs in a creamy dressing. It's easy to make ahead and always feels right at home on a picnic table or beside anything fresh from the grill.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp prepared yellow mustard
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup pickle relish
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs shelled
- 3 scallions (white and light green parts) diced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 8 oz cheddar cheese cubed
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the macaroni. Boil the macaroni until the pasta is fully cooked, 6-8 minutes. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside to cool.1 lb elbow macaroni
- While the pasta is cooling, prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, mustard, salt, black pepper, and pickle relish. Whisk to combine.1 cup mayonnaise , ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp prepared yellow mustard, ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ¼ cup pickle relish
- Combine: Add the slightly cooled macaroni and stir to combine the dressing and pasta. Add in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, scallion, dill, parsley, and cubed cheese and stir. Serve immediately or let it sit for 1-2 hours to let the flavors combine.4 large hard-boiled eggs, 3 scallions (white and light green parts), 8 oz cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 388kcal