Description
Creamy Ranch Egg Macaroni Salad is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender elbow macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables all tossed in a rich ranch dressing. This salad is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a flavorful side at any gathering. With its creamy texture and vibrant colors, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser among both kids and adults. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins, this dish makes for a satisfying meal option during warm summer days or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled macaroni with chopped eggs, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together ranch dressing with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir gently to combine. If desired, fold in fresh dill.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 170mg