Macaroni Salad

Makes 6-8 servings
A really popular dish at picnics and gatherings, this salad takes minutes to make and tastes delicious the next day. We always use “made in Italy” macaroni noodles for ultimate taste. Our recipe is traditional but feel free to enliven with fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables of choice.
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups (454g) uncooked short-length macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) sea salt
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup (15g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (330g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) white wine vinegar
  • sea salt and pepper for seasoning

Method

In a large mixing bowl,  add the finely chopped red onion, red pepper, parsley, mayonnaise, Dijon and white wine vinegar.  Season with 1 teaspoon (5ml) sea salt and ¼ teaspoon (1.25ml) of pepper.  Combine with a fork and add warm pasta.  Mix gently with a large spatula to coat the macaroni noodles.  Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.  When ready to serve, transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley or finely chopped red pepper.

Chef notes:

For additional color, use 6 assorted mini red, yellow and orange peppers.

Add 1 cup of grated old cheddar cheese for extra flavor.

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