This creamy, crowd-pleasing macaroni salad is a staple at summer gatherings, deli counters, and family reunions for good reason. Its signature flavor—rich, tangy, and just a little sweet—comes from a classic combination of Miracle Whip and celery seed. Studded with tender macaroni, crisp vegetables, and chopped hard-boiled eggs, this salad tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, making it the perfect make-ahead side dish.
Ingredients
For the Salad Base
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2½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
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¼ cup sweet onion, finely diced
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3 stalks celery, diced
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1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
For the Dressing
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2 cups Miracle Whip (see notes for substitutions)
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2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
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3 tablespoons yellow mustard
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons white vinegar
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¾ teaspoon celery seed
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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