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The Fancy Macaroni Salad Everyone Asks for at Spring Parties
Monica Leake

Fancy Macaroni Salad Recipe

The fancy macaroni salad everyone loves. An easy macaroni salad recipe with mayo, veggies, cheese, and sweet heat, perfect for spring & summer parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups macaroni pasta cooked and cooled
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely shredded carrot
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
  • ¼ cup sweet heat banana peppers finely chopped
  • ½ cup cubed mild cheddar cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cooked bacon finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 large pot

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add macaroni, bell pepper, red onion, celery, carrot, relish, banana peppers, bacon and cheese.
  4. Gently stir until everything is well coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

✨ Tip: This macaroni salad tastes even better the next day.