California Summer Macaroni Salad

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Simple macaroni salad with a bit of Cali flair. Perfect for summer, whether it is a day at the beach, an afternoon picnic, or a holiday BBQ.

Submitted by LadyElizabethV
Updated on October 16, 2023
Creamy macaroni salad with avocado in a bowl and topped with sliced egg
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon sweet relish

  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 large avocado, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped celery

  • ¼ cup chopped green onion

  • 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the eggs.

  2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Slice eggs with an egg slicer.

  3. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, white pepper, and sea salt together in a small bowl. Gently mix in avocado, celery, and green onion, being careful not to overmix the avocado. Mix in sliced eggs.

  4. Add mayonnaise mixture to cooled macaroni; stir until well coated.

Cook's Note:

If eggs aren't your thing, try switching them out for some chicken or shrimp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

261 Calories
20g Fat
18g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 227mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 189mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.