Macaroni salad is a dish that is typically served to accompany barbecue and other picnic style entrees. There are a variety of macaroni salads but it’s common ingredients are elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, diced onion, celery, and a bit of salt and pepper to taste.

Below is a simple macaroni salad recipe you can make for your next family picnic or barbecue.

* 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
* 1 green bell pepper, diced
* 1 red bell pepper, diced
* 1 red onion, diced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 3/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
* 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 1/4 cup milk

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill for 1 to 24 hours. Makes 8 servings.

Did You Know?

…Macaroni salad is commonly referred to as “pasta salad” in Australia. Instead of elbow macaroni, shell pasta is used.

…Macaroni is shorter than spaghetti, is hollow and does not contain eggs.

…The first macaroni machine was first introduced in the United States in 1789 by Thomas Jefferson when he came home after serving as the US ambassador to France.

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