Summertime means that it's time to serve macaroni salad at home or fun get togethers. It doesn't take a lot of time or effort to make this classic one with macaroni pasta, mayonnaise, hard boiled eggs and onion. The green olives add an unexpected burst of
1 lb. macaroni, cooked and cooled
4 hard boiled eggs, plus more for garnish, if desired
1 sweet onion
1 c. mayonnaise
1 T. mustard
1 t. vinegar
10 oz. sliced green olives with pimentos
salt and pepper, to taste
Cook macaroni according to package directions, about 10 minutes; drain; cool.
While macaroni is cooking, cook eggs until hard boiled; cool; peel.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar; stir well; place cooked and cooled macaroni in the bowl; add the green olives; stir. Chop eggs into small pieces; mince the onion; add to the macaroni.
Taste; add salt and pepper, if needed.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Stir before serving. Add an extra spoonful of mayonnaise before serving if macaroni seems too dry. Garnish with slices of hard boiled eggs, if desired.
Keep refrigerated until ready for serving. Refrigerate left overs immediately.
12 servings.