Walnut Macaroni Salad
Creamy walnut macaroni salad combines tender pasta, crunchy celery, sweet pickles, and walnuts, coated in a tangy mayonnaise-mustard dressing—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni until tender in salted water; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Add sliced celery, sweet pickle relish or diced pickles, chopped onion, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in coarsely chopped walnuts.
- Mix mayonnaise, prepared mustard, and lemon juice to make the dressing.
- Add the dressing to the salad and mix lightly to combine.
- Chill the salad before serving. Garnish with halved hard-boiled egg and walnut halves if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
563
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).