# @dianemorrisey on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-09-05T14:31:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Diane Morrisey (@dianemorrisey) — https://gondola.cc/dianemorrisey

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Pasta Salad Season is sort of year round over here.  Yes, we eat it all summer at cookouts, but it’s also a staple on our tailgating spreads.  It’s classic and it’s delicious and always a fan favorite. 
I did not grow up eating classic macaroni salad. My Mom had a repertoire of 3 salads she used to make for picnics; Regular Potato Salad, Italian Potato Salad and our version of Macaroni Salad that had tuna in it. 
I knew of this salad because all my friends Moms made it, but I had to wait until I was an adult to start to make it for my squad😊
Was worth the wait though. 

Simple and non-fussy you can’t beat it for its ease and universal appeal. Lightly dressed in a creamy tangy dressing and filled with crunchy vegetables it’s a perfect dish to feed a crowd
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Classic Macaroni Salad
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1 lb dry macaroni
1/2 cup red onion chopped small
3 stalks celery chopped small
2 carrots chopped small
1/2 yellow bell pepper chopped small 
1 red bell pepper chopped small
Dressing:
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cider vinegar
1 tsp pickle juice 
1 tbls Dijon 
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika 
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Salt & pepper to taste

Bring a large salted pot of water to a boil and cook it al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Chop all your veggies and add them to a large bowl.
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir thoroughly until combined. Check for seasoning.  Combine dressing with pasta and vegetables and stir completely. Garnish with more chopped parsley. 

**I always make this salad a day before I’m going to serve it.  I find it’s best once the flavors have a chance to marry and mingle.  Park it in the fridge overnight and pull it out when ready to serve it, give it a stir and check for seasoning. 
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#pastasalad #picnicfood #summerpastasalad

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