American Macaroni Salad

American Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad for the whole family

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (28 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

286
calories
16.5g
fat
28g
carbohydrates
5g
protein
10mg
cholesterol
292mg
sodium
American Macaroni Salad

Recipe Description

Everyone knows the infamous American Macaroni Salad served at almost every American barbecue! And now I’ve found a scrumptious recipe! It’s quick and simple to make, with flavors that the whole family can enjoy!

Even if we’re not having a barbecue, I serve this dish as a side to roast chicken or even grilled salmon. And my kids love it the most in their lunchboxes for school. So versatile, so easy and so yummy!

To make American Macaroni Salad, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make American Macaroni Salad?

Ingredients for American Macaroni Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Mix salad ingredients

    2 min
    Step 1 - American Macaroni Salad

    In a large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato, if using.

  2. 2

    Prepare dressing

    2 min
    Step 2 - American Macaroni SaladStep 2 - American Macaroni Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine salad and dressing

    2 min
    Step 3 - American Macaroni SaladStep 3 - American Macaroni Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - American Macaroni Salad

    Serve. Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Who doesn’t love a good American Macaroni Salad? Try this at your next barbecue or as a side to any dinner of your choice. It’s a guarantee that your whole family will love this one! Take some pics at your family barbecue and tag #cookmerecipes. We love to see how your dishes turn out!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Bri
October 16, 2023
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OMG, this salad is a total game changer! So easy!

Xavier
October 14, 2023
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Me encanta esta ensalada de macarrones. La hice para una reunión y todos la adoraron. Es rápida y muy deliciosa, perfecta para cualquier ocasión.

Vince92
July 26, 2023
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Simply incredible recipe!

Jessica
July 8, 2023
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I made this macaroni salad for a picnic. It was easy and my friends asked for seconds. Perfect for any meal.

Kyle
November 24, 2022
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Super easy peasy! My family digs this macaroni salad at every cookout. I tried it last weekend with grilled chicken, and man, it was bomb! My kids ask for it in their lunchboxes, too. Major win!

Mark Thompson
October 22, 2022
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Made this for a picnic and it vanished fast. Total crowd pleaser, mate.

David
August 30, 2022
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Delicious! Cada verano, hacemos esta ensalada para nuestra barbacoa. A los niños les encanta y es muy fácil de preparar. Siempre hay sonrisas en la mesa. ¡Lo recomiendo!

Sunny97
March 12, 2022
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Superb!

Hannah
December 31, 2021
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This Macaroni Salad is the bomb! My fam loves it at BBQs and even for lunch. Super easy and tasty! Thanks for making our meals more fun! 🥳

Isabella Thompson
November 7, 2021
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Superb! I made this for a family picnic last week, and everyone raved about it. It's now my go-to dish for any gathering. Easy and delicious, it's a winner every time.

Zach
June 9, 2021
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Man, this Macaroni Salad is bomb! I've even made it for school lunches. Kids can’t get enough of it!

Evelyn
December 21, 2020
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Superb recipe! My kids love it in their lunchboxes. So easy and tasty for any meal.

Eleonora Rossi
November 5, 2020
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This macaroni salad is incredible! I made it for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. So simple to prepare and the flavors are just perfect. My kids can't get enough of it in their lunchboxes! Definitely a new favorite in our home.

Olivia88
November 1, 2020
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I’m absolutely in love with this American Macaroni Salad recipe. It’s super easy to whip up, and my kids beg for it at lunch. Last weekend, I made it for a picnic and it was gone in minutes. This dish is a hit with everyone.

Elodie Buechele
May 23, 2020
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Left it in the fridge for a few days and still tasted amazing even better cold and when left to soak in the spices.

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