How to Make Macaroni Salad

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This classic macaroni salad recipe is ultra creamy and tangy. It's guaranteed to be devoured at all your summer BBQs, parties, and potlucks!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Chill Time3

Total Time3 20

Course: 15 of the Best Pasta Salad Recipes on the Internet

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bbq, grilling, macaroni salad, pasta, pasta salad, potluck, recipe, salad, side, side dish

Servings: servings

Author: Carrian Cheney

Heat a pot of water over medium high heat with a teaspoon or two of kosher salt.
Once boiling, add the pasta and cook PAST al dente. See blog post above for tips.
12 ounces Macaroni Pasta
Drain and completely cool the pasta in the fridge.
In a bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients, do not scrape the sweetened condensed milk out, just dump it.
½ Can Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 Cups Mayonnaise, ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar, ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper, 1 ½ Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
In a large bowl, mix together the veggies and dressing. Add the cooled pasta and toss to coat.
¼ Red Onion, ½ Green Bell Pepper, ½ Red Bell Pepper
Set in the fridge for up to 3 hours, covered with plastic wrap. Stir before serving and adding additional seasoning if needed.

Salad will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator.