Grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad

Grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad is demanded at every family picnic and potluck we have! Someone has to bring it. It’s the first dish to disappear and everyone loves it because it’s a classic. Comfort food at it’s best, you can’t ever go wrong with this side dish! Bring this salad along with my classic deviled eggs recipe and you will be going home with empty dishes.

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You will need:

2 cups dry Ditalini pasta

1/3 cup chopped celery

½ chopped yellow or red onion

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tsp yellow mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions for Grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad:

Cook pasta according to package and drain.

In a large bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, mayo and mustard.

Next mix in the celery and onion.

Now stir in the pasta.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

*optional add small cubed cheddar cheese – my sisters love to add small cubes of cheese and honestly it’s really good! Pepper jack would be great too.

Grandma’s classic macaroni salad can easily be doubled and is perfect for a crowd. It’s even better the day after you make it so it’s great to make a day ahead! We love using the Ditalini pasta for this “macaroni” salad because the mayo and seasonings coat the smaller pasta so much better.

This is the best macaroni salad recipe! It’s so simple and just plain good. There’s a reason why it’s called a classic, because everyone loves it!

For more great salad recipes like my amazing and easy Broadway pea salad recipe, click here – everyone raves about this salad too and you’ll love how easy it is to make the night before!