Photo: Anna Pelzer
Mindy's Macaroni Salad
11 ingredients
15 min + 10 min
6 servings
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"I remember my mom making the best macaroni salad when I was a kid. I wanted to make mine similar to hers, but added a few things I like, such as pimiento, vinegar, and a gherkin for a little tartness to balance out the sweetness. My husband, who doesn't really like pasta salads, loves this!"
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
183
Calories
8g
Protein
6g
Fat
25g
Carbs
Counts 7 of 10 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
| Pimento | not in our table | 0 |
| Salad Dressing | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
- 1 medium sweet gherkin pickle, diced
- 3/4 cup creamy salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
Directions
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