Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

Macaroni Salad is a creamy, cheesy pasta salad. Learn how to make classic vegetable macaroni salad in a few simple steps.

📝 Ingredients

• 400 gram elbow macaroni
• 1 Cup fine chopped red onion
• 1 Cup fine chopped red bell pepper
• 1 Cup fine chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 Cup fine chopped cucumber
• 1 Cup green peas, boiled or steamed ((fresh or frozen))
• 1 Cup fine chopped capsicum
• 1/4 Cup fine chopped parsley or basil
• Salt to taste
• 1 Cup plain mayonnaise
• 1 Cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar or wine vinegar
• Juice of half a lemon
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed or grated
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Prep Work For Salad: ---
2. 2Cook macaroni according to package directions in the salted water. Once cooked al-dente, transfer to a strainer, rinse with cold water and set aside to cool down completely.
3. 3Chop all the vegetables, herbs and transfer to a salad mixing bowl.
4. 4--- Prepare Dressing: ---
5. 5Whisk mayo, cheese, garlic, oregano and vinegar in a bowl until combined nicely.
6. 6Add the olive oil and whisk the dressing once again to mix nicely. Taste and season with salt and pepper accordingly.
7. 7--- Assemble Salad: ---
8. 8Combine vegetables, herbs and boiled pasta in a salad bowl. Toss gently.
9. 9Pour prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat pasta with the dressing.
10. 10Taste and add more salt/pepper if required. Keep the salad in the fridge until ready to serve.
11. 11Serve vegetable macaroni salad chilled.