Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

This cool and creamy Macaroni Salad recipe is perfect for all your Summer potlucks, bbq's and family gatherings! The dressing is simple and tasty!
Ingredients:
1 lb. elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
For the Dressing:
1 cup mayo
1/4 cup distilled vinegar
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
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[@melissamartin632]

Love the frozen peas !

[@Truetrinireble]

You made my Sunday dinner thanks 👍😊. I don't usually like mac salads but you're on the Hit list mama. Keep on cooking and God bless.😊😆👍

[@scf7334]

Lots of know-it-alls in the comments… 🙄 Great video, TYFS! It looks delicious!

[@spookygirl7761]

lol ikr?!

[@marycheney7080]

One thing about these recipes you see on line, you can use the basics then add in your own personal or family favorites. Experimentation has no limit.

[@doc71]

I accidentally made the mistake of pouring the dressing onto the macaroni while it was still hot. I thought I blew it but I left it overnight and made a bit more dressing to put in it, and it turned out just fine. Thanks for the recipe.

[@moses777exodus]

So beautiful, amazing, lovely, wonderful. Much Blessings to you. Thanks for sharing, Lord-Jesus-Christ com

[@retirementfund3487]

This is it. I used to work at a higher end restaurant, the Sunday Brunch had this recipe ! I've been looking for it for years. And we had a bit of chopped Ham similar cut to the cheese added too. Delicious.

[@IWashYouDry]

It's so good!

[@HakWilliams]

You want slightly overdone pasta. Al Dente means sorta underdone. I would use green onions and a little shredded carrot. A good amount of black pepper is also my jam. But you're still a Rockstar. Thanks!

[@dorellrock5355]

I make my macaroni salad the same way except without the cheese and sugar. It's understandable everyone makes theirs different.

[@constitutionalrepublic1966]

I use mayo/sour cream with chives. It tastes excellent!

[@williamlouigray2925]

Plus small chops of green and black olives.

[@maudithiver]

Personally, I never rince my pasta, I simply put it in a bowl with cold milk to cool it first. Then, when all the milk is absorbed, I put my veggies and some dressing and adjust the salt and pepper!

[@Truetrinireble]

Me too

[@jimcowan8770]

Thanks So Much! I’ve been looking for a good recipe for Mac Salad! I’ll definitely try it!

[@maria-rp3ch]

Love your Macaroni Salad and almost the way I make them. Thank you!!

[@abrokenandacontriteheart1308]

Looks perfect! and love everything you used the colors and how you assembled it showing all the pretty colors was soo pretty! And Smart!Tfs

[@JL-uk9mb]

Love this!

[@thecrtggamingchannel1727]

That dose look good and yummy 😊

[@marlenedivia3994]

Great recipe! Of course, everybody will make it to their own taste, as it should be. A couple of comments. I would have cooked the macaroni a little longer than al dente for any cold macaroni salad recipe… and I would have added salt to the boiling water before adding the macaroni. While I hate peas, I would have added the following instead: chopped up kosher dill pickle, chopped ham and parsley! You do an excellent job of presenting your recipe!

[@garymcelhaney1560]

How am I just now finding this channel I love this

[@speaktheword775]

Looks great.

[@AngelSnowflakes]

Thank you! 😍

[@belitamusondabk3594]

I love this recipe thx

[@suNRze]

Going to make this. Thank you

[@pulanemohaleamalla3673]

Looks so delicious

[@BDCF100]

Al Dente? Not in the case of macaroni for a cold salad. Fully cook and don't, don't, don't rinse in cold water or any temp water. Chill in fridge and stir every 15 minutes until cooled.

[@user-rz1bi8ch1j]

I love it

[@lisaeastes3104]

It looks delicious 😋

[@edltube16]

Wow

[@portiakoopman4088]

Gonna make it for new year

[@007nuon]

Just made this but with cucumber and shredded cheese! Thank you it’s so good 😅

[@IWashYouDry]

Sounds great!

[@malcolmgregoire1019]

I just went to a holiday cookout where the host said she made pasta salad. She did make pasta and threw in a bit of red bell pepper, nothing else and no dressing whatsoever. Not my cup of tea. This looks like the one I made but I added chickpeas for the protein value.

[@alicearnold4117]

Your add-ins look great, we always add boiled eggs. I use bread and butter pickle liquid in place of the white vinegar as my mother always did, so good.

[@IWashYouDry]

Sounds great!

[@farahwithkitchen]

Very tasty recipe

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Full of color and super flavor, I'm sure. Thanks.

[@IWashYouDry]

It really is!

[@RMagicS]

This is very similar to the recipe my grandmother and mother used to make, they also added diced black olives and pimentos. My grandmother also used Kraft American cheese instead of cheddar and my mom used Velvetta and Miricle Whip rather than mayonnaise. We would always make this the day before and when we took it out of the fridge and stirred it, the cheese would have softened enough to somewhat blend into the mixture.

[@IWashYouDry]

Sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@ningflorendo1468]

Yummy

[@polnareffbuckethair7488]

The colours of the veggies are so vibrant and make the dish looks even more delicious 😋 10/10 will try this recipe when I have the ingredients :D

[@nawaldarwiche8270]

Thank you for your recipe 👍I LIKED 👍👍👍

[@arleneyamagata5542]

I will be adding this recipe to upcoming family Christmas dinner!🥰❤

[@IWashYouDry]

Hope you enjoy! Merry Christmas!

[@arleneyamagata5542]

@@IWashYouDry Merry Christmas, stay safe❤

[@mjhogie7911]

Great recipe we loved it! TFS

[@IWashYouDry]

Thank you so much 😊

[@teddyboy252]

Good job

[@sallystanley4526]

I put boiled egg in mine. 😋

[@IWashYouDry]

Sounds like a great addition!

[@rosemedeiros8764]

Looks delicious 😋

[@IWashYouDry]

Thank you 😋

[@perryleeds8260]

I love the name Of your channel.. I grew up hearing that “I wash, you dry”. this recipe looks amazing, I’ll try it, such a great summer dish.

[@IWashYouDry]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!

[@TinaRice4]

That looks delicious!!!! I just saw your channel in my feed and am subscribing right now!

[@IWashYouDry]

Thanks for subbing! :)

[@TinaRice4]

@@IWashYouDry You're Welcome!

[@ucc930ml]

The Macaroni Western 🤠

[@ardithconley2628]

Great recipe. I would use a different veggie combo. Thinking of using some Ranch Dressing to cut down my mayo. I can not find it any more but some cucumber ranch would seem to work fine.

[@babarqaisar5391]

Like it

[@ellenecharlebois6835]

Can I use miracle whip instead of mayo

[@debbiedubois237]

My favourite 🤤

[@michaelad48]

YUMMMMM YESSSSSSSSS PLEASE LOOKS SOOOOOOOO SOOOOOOOO DELICIOUS, LOOOOOOOVE TO MAKE IT ALL SUMMER LONG, I ALSO PUT CHEDDAR CHEESE CUBES IN MINE TOO😊😊😊😊😊

[@cindyedwards6529]

I use hard hard boiled eggs,tomatoes,cucumber, then of course maccaroni, mayo mixed with mustard add frozen petite peas frozen mix it up, thrn put it in the fridge

[@firstladyjenniferfultz1347]

This was the perfect video to watch while making mac & cheese lol

[@toddschrenk]

green and black olives go well in your salad so do bacon bits

[@marycassidy1695]

looks delicious, but no sugar in dressing for me.

[@rsqm3]

am abeliever

[@fondatruelove2330]

I have a question about the English piece when you said you had your frozen peas is it like right out of the freezer or do you cook them first and let them cool

[@IWashYouDry]

I do not cook them first, but you can toss them in the boiling noodles for a few minutes at the end to cook if you want.

[@rafaeladelpilarfigueroa1043]

I like mine with hard-boiled chopped eggs.

[@Brenda-jn9lc]

Don't forget the diced ham

[@justeenwade9601]

I add tuna to mine

[@rosedenzel3156]

I Add Chicken Breast To Mine

[@Orlanzepol123]

Did you cook the peas?

[@tinasan3870]

Oh No ! Don't rinse the macaroni ! This removes the starch that helps the mayo dressing stick to it. .......And after draining it, toss the macaroni with about 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar...Allow it to cool, then add your veggies and sauce....(skip the white vinegar)

[@IWashYouDry]

That sounds a lot like making Hawaiian Macaroni Salad! (iwashyoudry.com/hawaiian-macaroni-salad/)

[@jkhegarty857]

Your recipe is the recipe I follow. I live in the northeast, and WE DO NOT PUT cubed cheese in our macaroni salad nor sweet relish. If I use sugar to make the dressing, I use brown sugar. Offers another level of flavor. I agree with you, NEVER rinse your mac. You need tge starch to help the dressing absorb & stick to the mac. Buon Appetito!

[@reboot_2.00]

We add cubed ham (same size as cheese), the peas look great. We do the relish, Dijon mustard, and vinegar sometimes but we've gone to adding coleslaw dressing, about 1/3 as much as the mayo. Yours is excellent.

[@lindakitts4304]

I always rinse my noodles.

[@marthaherron7041]

How much vinegar

[@annabrahamson4320]

Very simular dressing as min only no pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, and zero sugar. I like to add a little onion powder and celery salt too.

[@learningadventureswithchay9892]

Nice

[@IWashYouDry]

Thanks!!

[@amandarickerl1597]

Has anyone added diced ham to this?

[@TexasRose50]

I think you can use whatever your hearts desire. I thought about ham and pineapple. But for now I’m adding diced grilled chicken.

[@Seashellsbytheseashore21]

Shrimp

[@dennism5565]

looks delicious and is colorful, but it is missing bacon! :) Your pronunciation of words is great!

[@IWashYouDry]

Bacon would be tasty too!

[@annlee368]

I don’t eat onion could I replace it with freeze dried chives?

[@IWashYouDry]

Yes, that is a great option!

[@kimcircagirl474]

white vinegar for me

[@Michelle-dq4mw]

Very good job looked tasty I'm going to make the dressing one day but the added stuff I'm going to try boneless ham tomatoes and cucumbers and chopped onion that's all I'm going to try in mine

[@marshaeddy3197]

I love Macaroni salad but I don't use Mayo. I cook my Dressing for my Macaroni and Potato salad.

[@korenng5553]

Greek yogurt gives a tartness !

[@sameereddy1234]

Couldn't bear watching after she rinsed that cooked pasta in cold water...... that rinsed away all the starch which is needed for the dressing to stick to the pasta

[@alanmattila2326]

Your salad looks good but it would be better if you could describe the amounts of everything you described some of the amounts but not all the amounts of every ingredient

[@IWashYouDry]

All the ingredients and measurements are listed in the description as well as in the recipe card in the blog post linked. :)

[@AmyDecker89]

Where's the boiled eggs??

[@Pinkfong2]

Never, ever, never wash pasta in water.

[@annepopwell3231]

What instead of h2o

[@sheronrobinson1544]

Y

[@susanmachamer5516]

sounds interesting to try….but you didn’t include the amount of vinegar you used…I don’t want to guess on that….not when it comes to vinegar….

[@IWashYouDry]

All the ingredients are listed in the description of the video! Or you can get a printable version on my blog: iwashyoudry.com/simple-macaroni-salad-recipe/

[@marywatkins6798]

The mustard added looked like whole grain, not Dijon.

[@bobwitkowski6410]

I would double the amount of dressing if not triple it because I like a creamer salad. Also, I would omit the peas because I hate peas.

[@IWashYouDry]

Sounds good! Hope you enjoy!

[@marilynsnider8183]

There's three things wrong with this recipe: first, the pasta water isn't salted. Second, I'd leave out the peppers, and use a shredded carrot l. Third, way too much sugar. You don't need that much.

[@dragonflyaura]

Frozen peas and big blocks of cheese in macaroni salad ?🤔

[@spookygirl7761]

Yes 🤤

[@neelaskitchen1117]

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[@patriciacrossin4366]

90s

[@stanmoulton6904]

looked so good until you added the pickles.

[@robertandrews2678]

Not nearly enough of pretty much everything. Half of the online recipe s say to absolutely NOT rinse the macaroni.

[@danieljalomojr5856]

Not a fan. This always looks better than it tastes in my opinion. I have tried different versions of this salad and I just don't care for it.

[@evangelinemedina5925]

instead of using sugar I add sliced pineapple or raisin.

[@chocluva2678]

😅😅 She has "Man hands" like the girl on Seinfeld! That's what those hands reminded me of ! I'm dying 😅😅😅

[@spookygirl7761]

Wth 😂!

[@BritDee88]

No salt and pepper or no seasoning? How bland…

[@marias6113]

You lost me at the sugar..

[@leanneankrom190]

Me too! No sugar for me either!

[@MercyMinister]

You lost me once you rinsed the pasta. What were you thinking? Never. Bye.

[@robertlosasso4222]

You make too big of chunks for your ingredients.

[@williamlouigray2925]

It should be healthy macaroni salad minus the Cheese , why because there is already a Mayonnaise and mustard with highly cholesterol content. Cheese has salt and unwanted fat that also dangerous for the heart.

[@Sandy-by5qc]

I just wanted a recipe for macaroni salad. Not a lesson on how to cut bell peppers

[@spookygirl7761]

😮😂

[@claudemathews4768]

Put bacon in it

[@joanwalford1959]

Mouthwatering and delicious.

[@IWashYouDry]

Thanks a lot