Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Macaroni salad is a classic summertime side dish. Perfect for picnics or backyard BBQs.

It is easy to make and easy to adjust to suit your tastes.

Ingredients

2 cups elbow noodles

1 cup cooked ham, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

1 pickle, diced

1/4 cup cheddar cheese, diced

2-3 tbsp of mayonnaise

1 tbsp mustard

Black pepper to taste

Bowl with lid

Knife

Cutting board

Pot

1/4 cup measuring cup

1 tbsp measuring spoon

Small bowl

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add elbow noodles. Boil for 4-5 minutes and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain, rinse well in cold water, and let cool.

You want your pasta to be slightly firm, but not crunchy. So cook your pasta slightly longer than al dente.

2. Dice ham, celery stalk, pickle, and cheddar cheese into small pieces. Add to bowl with a lid.

3. Mix mayonnaise and mustard together in a small bowl.

4. Add elbow noodles to bowl with a lid once cool.

5. Add mayonnaise and mustard mix to bowl with a lid. Mix thoroughly. Add black pepper to taste.

6. Chill until ready to be served.

Enjoy!