# Macaroni salad (from Food Wishes)

Video: [The Best Deli-Style Macaroni Salad You'll Ever Make | Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEo9VXYVrxs) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.63 per serving, ~$7.26 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.37* per serving (76%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some mayonnaise _(amount estimated)_
- a couple spoons Dijon mustard
- some plain white distilled vinegar _(amount estimated)_
- a shake cayenne pepper
- freshly ground black pepper
- some salt
- 1 or 2 tablespoons sugar
- a whole bunch celery _(amount estimated)_
- some carrot _(amount estimated)_
- some scallions _(amount estimated)_
- some red bell pepper _(amount estimated)_
- some poblano pepper _(amount estimated)_
- some jalapeño pepper _(amount estimated)_
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- another small spoon mayonnaise
- a little touch cold water _(amount estimated)_
- some green onions _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEo9VXYVrxs&t=30s) Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white distilled vinegar, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk.
2. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEo9VXYVrxs&t=131s) Add sugar to the dressing mixture and whisk to combine.
3. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEo9VXYVrxs&t=145s) Add finely diced celery, grated carrot, scallions, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, and jalapeño pepper to the dressing and mix well.
4. [3:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEo9VXYVrxs&t=234s) Place the vegetable and dressing mixture into the refrigerator.
5. [4:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEo9VXYVrxs&t=246s) Cook elbow macaroni in generously salted boiling water until fully cooked.
6. [5:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEo9VXYVrxs&t=311s) Drain the pasta thoroughly in a colander without rinsing, and let it drain and steam for about five minutes with occasional shaking.
7. [5:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEo9VXYVrxs&t=340s) Transfer the drained pasta to a large mixing bowl and let it cool down to room temperature, tossing occasionally.
8. Add the chilled dressing and vegetable mixture to the cooled pasta and mix thoroughly.
9. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours, or preferably overnight.
10. Remove from refrigerator, add a small spoonful of mayonnaise and a splash of cold water, and mix.
11. Taste for seasoning, transfer to a serving container, and garnish with sliced green onions.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- colander
- pot

## What the video didn't say

- Exact quantity of mayonnaise
- Exact quantity of white distilled vinegar
- Exact quantity of vegetables
- Exact quantity of salt
- Exact quantity of black pepper
- Servings not stated
- Total preparation and cooking time not stated

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