One of the most used BBQ sides is probably Macaroni Salad. Here you can find my recipe that has been updated many times and made better and better.
Macaroni Salad Ingredients
This is my recipe, but you can add all the macaroni salad ingredients that your taste buds like.
- Macaroni
- Salt
- Pepper
- mayonnaise
- Chopped onion
- Chopped Sellery
- Celery seeds
- Sliced green olives
Eddie’s Tip! The amount of ingredients you use obviously depends on how much macaroni you use.
Macaroni Salad
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Macaroni Boiled and cooled.
- 1 Cup Chopped Onion Optional red onion.
- 1 Cup Chopped Celery
- 2 Tbsp Celery Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Sliced Green Olive
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tsp Salt To taste.
- 1 Tsp Pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Start by mixing all the dry ingredients into the cooked and cooled Macaroni.
- Now mix in the mayonnaise.
- Mix all of this thoroughly and let it sit for a while.
Notes
One of the most used BBQ sides is probably Macaroni Salad. Here you can find my recipe that has been updated many times and made better and better.
Start with boiling and letting the macaroni cool.
Now mix all the other ingredients in the macaroni.
If there is any BBQ side dish that about every family has a “secret” recipe for, it must be macaroni salad.
Since I don’t have many secret recipes, I felt that sharing it here would help some people to get started and use this recipe for a test and then add their own flavors to it.
I think it is OK to call this healthy macaroni salad since it does not have any weight gaining ingredients in it.
I have used, besides the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, that gave it a nice new flavor.
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How To Make This Macaroni Salad
As you will understand, you first have to boil the Macaroni. I like to do this the night before, so it is nice and cool when I start finishing this salad.
On the day I am making this, I start with chopping and preparing all the ingredients, so I don’t have to stop in between.
- Start by mixing all the dry ingredients into the cooked and cooled Macaroni.
Macaroni, chopped onion, chopped celery, celery seeds, green olive, salt, pepper, and sliced green olives.
- Now mix in the mayonnaise.
- Mix all of this thoroughly and let it sit for a while.
Eddie’s Tip! I prefer to let it sit in the fridge for a few hours to let all the flavors meld together.
Macaroni Salad – My Experience
If there is any BBQ side dish that about every family has a “secret” recipe for, it must be macaroni salad.
Since I don’t have many secret recipes, I felt that sharing it here would help some people to get started and use this recipe for a test, and then add their own flavors to it.
I think it is OK to call this healthy macaroni salad since it does not have any weight gaining ingredients in it.
I almost consider this one of the best sides to have with brisket.
I have used, besides the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, that gave it a nice new flavor.
If you are looking for new ideas, I suggest you have a look at all my BBQ side dish recipes.
Eddie van Aken – The Grilling Dutchman
Eddie van Aken is the founder of The Grilling Dutchman, where he teaches practical, no-nonsense BBQ and outdoor cooking. With years of hands-on experience working with grills, smokers, and live fire, he focuses on techniques that actually work in real backyards.
When he’s not cooking, Eddie tests and reviews outdoor gear and equipment for PracticalBackyard.com. Learn more about Eddie van Aken.