Side dishe for 6

Classic Macaroni Salad

Name: Classic Macaroni Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; 1 cup red bell peppers; 1/2 cup red onion; 1/2 cup celery; 2 large hard-boiled eggs; 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp sweet relish; 3 tsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp salt (optional)

$2.36for 430 minServes 6

Elbow macaroni combines with crisp vegetables, eggs, relish, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing for a chilled side dish.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 7 oz$0.10/oz typical	7 oz	$0.70Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.78Typical price
	Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.23Typical price
	Celery, a little$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.29Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.54

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarRelish, dressings, steak sauceSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.59 per serving$2.36 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 cup red bell peppers
1/2 cup red onion
1/2 cup celery
2 large hard-boiled eggs
1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp sweet relish
3 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt (optional)

Steps

Boil the macaroni in salted water according to the package directions, then drain and cool it under cold water.
Chop the bell peppers, onion, celery, and hard-boiled eggs into small pieces.
Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Stir the macaroni, vegetables, eggs, and parsley into the dressing.
Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.

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