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Macaroni Salad

A delicious and simple macaroni salad. This is a smaller recipe for those times you don't need a large quantity.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Keyword mayonnaisse, pasta, pasta salad
Servings 2 servings
Calories 500kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped chives
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • salt & pepper (optional or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp chopped green olives
  • 2 tbsp smoked cheese (cheddar/gouda) finely chopped

Instructions

  • Boil the macaroni in salted water as directed on the package. When ready, drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Add the vinegar, parsley and stir.
  • Add ¾ of the mayonaisse and mix well.
  • Add olives and cheese, stir and refrigerate.
  • Taste before serving, add more mayonaisse if required.

Notes

Optional: You can replace the cheese with ½ can of drained flake tuna.