Dolly Parton’s Macaroni Salad
A creamy, dreamy macaroni salad that captures the warmth and comfort of Southern cooking, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni by boiling salted water, adding elbow macaroni, and cooking until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
- Prepare the veggies by dicing the celery, bell peppers, and onion.
- Mix the dressing by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, tossing gently with the dressing.
- Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For added protein, consider mixing in chopped hard-boiled eggs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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