Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad
A classic, creamy macaroni salad with crunchy celery, green onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Colander
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 2 cups ditalini or macaroni pasta
- 1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 4 whole green onions finely chopped (white and green parts)
- 1.5 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
- paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini or macaroni according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water; let drain well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the finely chopped celery and green onions to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to combine.
- Place the cooled, drained pasta in a large bowl and pour the mayonnaise mixture over it; stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Sprinkle paprika over the salad, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least a couple of hours before serving.
Notes
- Chill for a few hours to let flavors meld.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.