Print

Macaroni Salad with Miracle Whip Easy Creamy Classic Side Recipe

macaroni salad with miracle whip - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and creamy macaroni salad featuring the tangy sweetness of Miracle Whip, perfect for easy dinners and crowd-pleasing side dishes.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) Miracle Whip
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup (100 grams) celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (75 grams) red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until just tender but still firm to the bite—about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down.
  2. While the pasta cooks, finely chop the celery and dice the red bell pepper. Thinly slice the green onions and chop the hard-boiled eggs.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, celery seed, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Add the cooled macaroni, chopped veggies, and eggs to the dressing. Gently fold everything together with a silicone spatula, being careful not to break the pasta.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld and the salad chill.

Notes

[‘Rinse pasta under cold water immediately after cooking to stop cooking and prevent mushiness.’, ‘Use Miracle Whip for the signature tangy flavor; substituting with mayo alone results in a heavier, flatter taste.’, ‘Chill the salad for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.’, ‘Chop veggies uniformly for better texture.’, ‘Adjust salt and vinegar after chilling to brighten flavors.’, ‘Avoid overcooking pasta to keep salad texture firm.’, ‘Optional: Add cooked diced ham or rotisserie chicken for a protein boost.’, ‘Optional: Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.’, ‘For vegetarian version, omit eggs and add extra crunchy veggies.’, ‘Use gluten-free elbow macaroni to make the salad gluten-free.’]

Nutrition

Keywords: macaroni salad, Miracle Whip, creamy pasta salad, easy side dish, picnic salad, potluck recipe

Find it online: https://blairrecipes.com/macaroni-salad-with-miracle-whip-easy-creamy-classic-side-recipe/