Mindy's Macaroni Salad

Pasta Salad - Salad

I remember my mom making the best macaroni salad when I was a kid. I wanted to make mine similar to hers, but added a few things I like, such as pimiento, vinegar, and a gherkin for a little tartness to balance out the sweetness. My husband, who doesn't really like pasta salads, loves this!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mindy's Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

2 cups dry small elbow macaroni

¾ cup chopped celery

¼ cup chopped sweet onion

1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos

drained

1 medium sweet gherkin pickle

diced

¾ cup creamy salad dressing

2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

⅓ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3 hard-cooked eggs

chopped

Chinese Cold Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 2

In a large bowl mix the macaroni celery sweet onion pimentos and pickle. In a separate bowl mix the creamy salad dressing mustard vinegar sugar and salt. Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture. Fold in the eggs. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information

Mindy's Macaroni Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 335.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.1g 18%

Carbohydrates: 47g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 17.5g

Fat: 11.8g 18%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 116mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 503.1IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 9.1mg 15%

Folate: 87mcg 22%

Calcium: 33.8mg 3%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 25.5mg 9%

Potassium: 155mg 4%

Sodium: 761.3mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 106.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.