Best Macaroni Salad Recipe

This easy macaroni salad recipe elevates classic Kraft Mac & Cheese to picnic and potluck perfection! Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with flavor, this crowd-pleasing dish is ready in under 30 minutes. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 344.6 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.2 (11 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Macaroni Salad

  • 1 (7.25 ounce) box Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
  • Butter
  • Milk
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • Tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Dill Pickles
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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How to Make Best Macaroni Salad

  1. Cook one 7.25 oz box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese according to package directions. Drain well.
  2. Transfer the cooked macaroni and cheese to a large bowl and let cool completely to room temperature.
  3. Stir in 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, and 1 tablespoon white vinegar.
  4. Gently fold in 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

38g

Carbs

10g

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