California Summer Macaroni Salad

Description

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.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water
  2. stirring occasionally
  3. until tender yet firm to the bite
  4. about 8 minutes. Drain
  5. rinse with cold water
  6. and transfer to a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the eggs.
  7. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil
  8. remove from heat
  9. and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water
  10. cool under cold running water
  11. and peel. Slice eggs with an egg slicer.
  12. Mix mayonnaise
  13. vinegar
  14. relish
  15. white pepper
  16. and sea salt together in a small bowl. Gently mix in avocado
  17. celery
  18. and green onion
  19. being careful not to overmix the avocado. Mix in sliced eggs.
  20. Add mayonnaise mixture to cooled macaroni; stir until well coated.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 12

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