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Classic Macaroni Salad

Classic Macaroni Salad is made with red onions, peppers, scallions, and dill with hints of soy sauce and hot sauce in the creamy mayonnaise dressing.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 1 sprig dill finely chopped

Instructions

  • To make the dressing combine the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.   Mix well and set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking place the red onion in ice water to take away the bite.
  • Once the pasta is cooked drain then run cold water over the noodles.
  • Drain the red onion.
  • In a large bowl combine the macaroni noodles, red onion, bell pepper, scallions, and dill.  Add the dressing and mix well until coated. 
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Recipe from Food Network Magazine (May/June 2022)