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Classic Macaroni Salad with Real Mayonnaise

Serves: 5 • Prep time: 5 min • Cook time: 20 min
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  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 1-3/4 cups)
  • 1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Dijonnaise ™ Creamy Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped green or red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
  2. Combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, vinegar, Creamy Dijon Mustard, sugar, salt and pepper in large bowl. Stir in macaroni, celery, green pepper and onion. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Also terrific with Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Light or Canola Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise.

Cost per recipe*: $2.77.

Cost per serving*: $0.55.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

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7 Member Comments

  1. Posted 02/15/2009 at 11:07 AM by llens

    a classic is always delicious!

  2. Posted 06/21/2009 at 22:12 PM by KimmyS

    Usually not a fan, but I gave this a try and I really liked it :)

  3. Posted 07/19/2009 at 06:56 AM by Melissak

    I always add chopped ham to this salad.

  4. Posted 07/30/2009 at 09:16 AM by wto8585

    This was a very good salad! It is best to let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. I have used spicy mustard instead of the dijon.

  5. Posted 08/13/2009 at 14:02 PM by Playpretty

    Excellent with grilled anything. I add a tiny pinch of cayenne and celery seed.

  6. Posted 08/15/2009 at 06:54 AM by Countrygal

    It just like the salad my mom used to make

  7. Posted 09/24/2009 at 00:36 AM by Pollypockett

    Really good!

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  • Nutritional Facts

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories: 470
Calories from fat: 290
Saturated fat: 4.5g
Trans fat: 0g
Total fat: 33g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 820mg
Total carbohydrates: 39g
Sugars: 4g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Vitamin A: 4%
Vitamin C: 40%
Calcium: 2%
Iron: 10%
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