Classic Macaroni Salad

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 8

This is the one most requested by my family. Best to make 1 day ahead to let flavors mingle and must be served very cold.

Ingredients:

8 ounces small salad cooked macaroni

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup chopped yellow onion

4 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped

3 sweet pickles, chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon sweet pickle juice

1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

1 teaspoon prepared mustard

1 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese (optional)

2 cups cooked small bay shrimp (optional)

1 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)

1 cup chopped celery (optional)

1 cup sliced stuffed green olive (optional)

Directions:

1. Make the dressing: whisk together all the dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make the salad: add macaroni to a large bowl; toss with oil.
3. Add in onion, eggs, and pickles (also any optional add-ins); add in dressing; toss to combine.
4. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
5. If the salad seems dry, add more mayonnaise.

By RecipeOfHealth.com