Best Ever Classic Macaroni Salad
Best Ever Classic Macaroni Salad - The best + easiest old-fashioned macaroni salad to bring to all the BBQs/potlucks! Everyone will be dying for the recipe!
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Ingredients:
| 2 cups | elbow pasta |
| 3/4 cup | frozen peas |
| 2 | large eggs |
| 2/3 cup | mayonnaise |
| 3 tablespoons | chopped fresh parsley leaves |
| 2 tablespoons | apple cider vinegar |
| 1 tablespoon | dijon mustard |
| 1/2 | red bell pepper, diced |
| 1/3 cup | diced red onion |
| 2 stalks | celery, diced |
| 3/4 cup | diced extra-sharp Cheddar cheese |
| kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Stir in peas during the last 1 minute of cooking time; drain well and rinse with cold water.
Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Cover eggs with a tight-fitting lid and remove from heat; set aside for 8-10 minutes. Drain well and let cool before peeling and dicing.
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, parsley, vinegar and Dijon. Stir in pasta, peas, eggs, bell pepper, onion, celery and cheese; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cover; place into the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 2 days.
Serve cold.
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