Homestyle Macaroni Salad
This Homestyle Macaroni Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and tangy crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks, cookouts, and family dinners. Loaded with crisp veggies and tossed in a yogurt-mayo mustard dressing, it’s a nostalgic favorite with a fresh twist.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 –3 tbsp chopped green onion for garnish
- ⅛ tsp paprika
Dressing:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- ¼ –½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ –½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta, drain, and cool completely.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Combine pasta, veggies, and half the dressing. Mix well.
- Chill covered for at least 1 hour.
- Add remaining dressing before serving. Garnish and enjoy.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/homestyle-macaroni-salad/
Notes
- For added sweetness, mix in a tablespoon of sweet relish.
- Use tri-color pasta for a fun visual twist.
- Make it ahead—the flavor improves after chilling overnight.
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs or bacon bits for a heartier version.