

The best part is that the most work you’ll ever have to do with this recipe is dicing the celery, onions, carrots, and hard-boiled egg. Combine that with its delicious flavor and you’ve got a real winner on your hands! It only takes a handful of ingredients to create this super creamy macaroni salad. And of course, keeping it simple saves me a ton of work because I make it so often.

Although I like getting fancy with some recipes, I find that macaroni salad tastes the best to me when it’s kept simple. There are lots of versions of macaroni salad out there, from very involved to super simple and everything in between. It’s perfect for any occasion, especially warm-weather ones like cookouts and potlucks. Potlucks? Make a double batch! I honestly can’t think of anything that macaroni salad doesn’t pair well with. Weeknight dinners of all sorts? Absolutely. I mean, think about it? It’s easier to ask what it doesn’t go with than to ask what it does go with. It’s just so perfect with everything, that I find myself using it in heavy rotation.

It’s a classic dish that we all love! I know my family does.ĭuring the summer months, I make a ton of this homemade macaroni salad. This creamy, pasta dish has been a staple at family get-togethers, picnics, and backyard parties since time out of mind. When you think of summer side dishes, what comes to mind? More than likely, several things spring to mind, and more than likely, at least one of them is macaroni salad. And let’s not forget how easy it is! It’s the perfect recipe for family dinner or a huge crowd, and it all comes together in a matter of minutes. Perfectly cooked pasta, eggs, veggies, and a little mayo and mustard come together to create a classic summer side dish that’s always welcome at any event. This homemade macaroni salad recipe is filled with delicious flavors that the entire family will love.
