New York Deli Macaroni Salad
New York Deli Macaroni Salad is a sweet pasta salad made with elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, vegetables, and a few finely chopped vegetables.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni (2 cups elbows)
- 3 tablespoons grated yellow onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded on the large holes of a box grater
- 1 rib celery, minced
- ½ minced red or green bell pepper
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoons salt or more taste
- ½ teaspoon black or white pepper
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until tender but not mushy. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water. Shake the colander to remove excess moisture and transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- If you're not using the pasta immediately, prevent sticking by spraying it with a little cooking oil and mixing it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar dissolves. Add the onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and parsley, stirring well
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and gently toss with a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld. Overnight is better, if you have the time
Notes
STORAGE: Store homemade macaroni salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep it cold and tightly sealed. It will stay fresh for 3 to 5 days.
CAUTION: Mayonnaise-based salads, such as macaroni salad, potato salad, and coleslaw should not be left unrefrigerated for an extended period.
To prevent food borne illness, refrigerate promptly and avoid leaving them out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. In the summertime, the safe time is reduced to just 1 hour.
GLUTEN-FREE VERSION: For gluten-free macaroni salad, use 2 cups of Jovial elbow macaroni.
This recipe can easily be doubled and tripled.
Nutrition
Calories: 290.7kcalCarbohydrates: 33.8gProtein: 5.5gTotal Fat: 14.6gSaturated Fat: 2.3gCholesterol: 7.8mgSodium: 716.6mgPotassium: 177.6mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5.5gNet Carbohydrates: 31.8g
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