Classic Macaroni Salad

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I am an avid cook and I love preparing meals for Ginny and me when we are at home base. I wanted to take those meals on the road with us, but cooking on the RV has its challenges. Here you will find recipes that have been Road Tested for RV travel.

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December 22, 2018

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I am an avid cook?‍? and love to prepare meals for Ginny and me when we are at our Home-base. We are also avid RV enthusiast and travel the greater USA.?? I wanted to be able to bring my Home-base recipes with me on the road. But cooking on an RV has its challenges.

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It’s summer, time for burgers, dogs, picnics and yes Mac salad. This is an old school recipe that is tried and true. Make this us as a side or just something to snack on.

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Classic Macaroni Salad

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If you can't find sweet piquanté peppers(aka Peppadew), substitute with sweet or dill pickle relish. They're traditional add-ins for classic macaroni salad. **Peppadew is the brand name of sweet piquanté Peppers from South Africa. They look like a cross between a cherry tomato and a very small red bell pepper and depending on how they're pickled, they come in mild and hot version. Find them at your grocery store or gourmet market. They're great on a cold antipasto platter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 cups

Ingredients
  

Cook:

  • 1 lb. elbow macaroni prepared according to package directions

Whisk:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • salt & pepper to taste

Stir in:

  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup red bell peppers diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ½ cup scallions sliced
  • ¼ cup mild sweet piquante peppers (such as Peppadew), minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley minced

Instructions
 

  • . Cook Macaroni according to package directions. Transfer macaroni to a bowl of ice water; drain well.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon, and sugar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in macaroni, celery, bell peppers, and parsley; toss to coat.
  • Season salad with salt and pepper.
Keyword Macaroni, Salad

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