Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad
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Recipe Summary Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad
Whether it's sitting next to some smoky ribs or just a humble hot dog, this deli-style macaroni salad will always be a crowd favorite, as long as you pay attention to a few key details.
Ingredients | Pasta Salad Dressing With Mayo1 cup mayonnaise (Optional)¼ cup white vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste½ teaspoon ground black pepper⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste1 cup finely diced celery¾ cup diced red bell pepper½ cup grated carrot½ cup chopped green onions, white and light parts¼ cup diced jalapeno pepper¼ cup diced poblano pepper1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni1 tablespoon mayonnaise (Optional)1 tablespoon water (Optional)DirectionsWhisk 1 cup mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well blended; whisk in sugar. Stir in celery, red bell pepper, carrot, onions, and jalapeno and poblano peppers. Refrigerate until macaroni is ready to dress.Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain but do not rinse. Allow macaroni to drain in a colander about 5 minutes, shaking out moisture from time to time. Pour macaroni into large bowl; toss to separate and cool to room temperature. Macaroni should be sticky.Pour dressing over macaroni and stir until dressing is evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or, ideally, overnight to allow dressing to absorb into the macaroni.Stir salad before serving. Mix 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon water into salad for fresher look.You can use the tops of the green onions to chop up and use as a garnish.Info | Pasta Salad Dressing With Mayoprep:
20 mins
cook:
8 mins
additional:
4 hrs 5 mins
total:
4 hrs 33 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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