Cool and Creamy Macaroni Salad

Name: Cool and Creamy Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: table salt; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1/2 small red onion, minced; 1 celery rib, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; ground black pepper

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Don't drain the macaroni too well before adding the other ingredients - a little extra moisture will keep the salad from drying out. If you've made the salad ahead of time simply stir in a little warm water to loosen the texture."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

table salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
¹⁄₂ small red onion, minced
1 celery rib, minced
¹⁄₄ cup fresh parsley leaves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¹⁄₈ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 ¹⁄₂ cups mayonnaise
ground black pepper

directions

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoons salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain briefly so that the macaroni remains moist. Transfer to a large bowl.
Stir in onion, celery, parsley, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne and let sit until flavors are absorbed, about 2 minutes.
Add mayonnaise and let sit until salad texture is no longer watery, 5-10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
(The salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Check consistency and seasonings before serving.).

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Reviews

I found this from Cook's Country. Good stuff--disappears quickly. Next time I'll add some peas and maybe some cheese. It's great just as it is, but I even thought adding broccoli might give it some more. Thanks for posting this great recipe!

AmyZoe
This recipe is from America's Test Kitchen and it turned out pretty good. I think it really helps adding the spices before the mayonnaise so the pasta soaks up the flavor. It was nice and creamy. We added some salt. I think next time we'll add some olives too just to give it a little more.

Katemeri

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Chef mariajane

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