Classic Macaroni Salad (With Relish)
Classic macaroni salad is a creamy and delicious pasta salad side dish perfect for parties, picnics and pot lucks. Mayo and honey mustard combined with sweet and tangy relish and boiled eggs, makes every bite a perfect pairing for your outdoor grilling menu. There is a reason it was on grandma's table every holiday! If you are looking for a classic macaroni salad that is ultra creamy and includes the sweet taste of relish, this is that recipe! Pretty much at every potluck, BBQ, and picnic, this traditional macaroni salad recipe includes a sweet mayo and honey mustard dressing and boiled eggs. While pasta itself may seem heavy, this light dressing that smothering the entire dish is light, not heavy, and goes well with cook out foods. There really are a ton of different classic macaroni salad recipes that you can serve but this is one of the best ever when it comes to that sweet relish taste. Plus classic macaroni salad can be made ahead the night before, making it simple to prep and take on the go.
Servings: 6
Calories: 518kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. elbow macaroni pasta
- 4 hard boiled eggs
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1/2 cup sweet relish
- 1/3 cup honey mustard
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rise and drain. Let cool.
- Dice 3 hard boiled eggs and add them to a mixing bowl with green pepper, celery, onion, relish and mustard. Mix well. Stir in pasta.
- Add mayonnaise, milk and sugar and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for four hours. Mix well before serving.
- Top with remaining sliced hard boiled egg before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg