Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad

Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad

from recipegirl.com
30 min
10 servings

This macaroni salad recipe is such a popular choice for summer barbecues!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ditalini pasta ((or a macaroni pasta))
  • 1½ cups mayonnaise
  • 2 stalks celery, (finely chopped)
  • 4 whole green onions, (finely chopped (white and green parts))
  • 1½ tablespoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper, (to taste)
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs, (chopped)
  • paprika, (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and set aside to drain well.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, celery, green onion, mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place the drained, cooled pasta in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise mixture and stir into the pasta until well combined. Gently stir in the chopped egg. Sprinkle with paprika, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least a couple of hours before serving.