Creamy Macaroni Salad with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Veggies

Creamy macaroni salad with hard-boiled eggs and veggies is a classic and refreshing side dish, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal on its own. Here’s a simple recipe to make this delicious macaroni salad:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Cook the Macaroni:
   • Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool them down.
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley.
3. Make the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
4. Combine Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled macaroni, chopped hard-boiled eggs, chopped celery, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green bell pepper, chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
5. Add the Dressing:
   • Pour the dressing over the macaroni and vegetables. Gently toss everything together until the macaroni and veggies are evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Chill:
   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
7. Serve:
   • Before serving, give the macaroni salad a final toss. Adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.
8. Garnish (Optional):
   • Garnish the macaroni salad with additional chopped parsley or a sprinkle of paprika before serving if desired.