Best Macaroni Salad For Summer
"What is in this Macaroni Salad? My family loves this combination of Macaroni, hard-cooked eggs, celery, mayonnaise, honey mustard, purple onion, pickle relish, celery salt, plus salt and pepper. It is delicious! Typically, you will find this salad made with a lot more, maybe even double, the mayonnaise that I use. I use 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1/3 cup honey mustard which I think binds everything together without drenching it. I love hard-cooked eggs, and they go perfectly with this Macaroni Salad, so I use six of them. The celery and the purple onion add flavor and crunch. Everything works together to make this great tasting Easy Macaroni Picnic Salad."
NotesThis Macaroni Salad is perfect for a picnic or cookout. I recently updated this post with a video. Be sure to see the step by step instructions in the video below.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
If you're looking for the perfect dish to bring to your next summer gathering, look no further than our Best Macaroni Salad For Summer! This recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
What sets this macaroni salad apart is the perfect balance of ingredients. We've found that using a 1:3 ratio of mayonnaise to honey mustard creates a creamy dressing that isn't overpowering. The addition of hard-cooked eggs adds a rich and savory element that pairs perfectly with the crunch of celery and purple onion. The touch of pickle relish adds a hint of sweetness and tanginess that takes this salad to the next level.
Not only is this macaroni salad delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a flavorful and satisfying dish ready to go in no time. Plus, this salad is a great make-ahead option, allowing the flavors to meld together even more as it chills in the fridge.
Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a picnic, or just looking for a tasty side dish to enjoy at home, our Best Macaroni Salad For Summer is sure to be a hit. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself why it's become a favorite among our family and friends!
Preparation Time20 min
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package of elbow macaroni
- 6 hard cooked eggs, sliced
- 1 small red/purple onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped fine
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 cup honey mustard salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 cup sweet relish
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Cook the macaroni according to the package.
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Slice the hard boiled eggs.
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Dice the purple onion.
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Chop the celery, fine
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Mix the mayo, honey mustard, salt, pepper, and celery salt.
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Add the mayo mixture to the macaroni, eggs, onion, and celery.