| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 25 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 10 side-dish servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 stalks celery, small diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 bunch green onions, greens parts only, sliced (about 1/2 cup), plus for garnish
- 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- In a large pot of heavily salted water, cook the macaroni according to package directions for al dente. Drain and add to a large bowl along with 2 tablespoons of the mayonnaise, and the celery and green onions. Toss well.
- In a medium bowl, combine the remaining mayonnaise and the cider vinegar, mustard, bourbon, honey, salt, pepper and liquid smoke. Stir until smooth, then add to the macaroni. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 440 |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg |
| Sodium | 273 mg |
Reviews
Best Mac salad around!!!
I used 2 cups of celery and added half a bag of bacon bits to it too ❤️❤️❤️
I used 2 cups of celery and added half a bag of bacon bits to it too ❤️❤️❤️
So good!!
Luv this…..it’s the only way I make Macaroni Salad now
My family is always asking me to bring this to family get togethers now!
Tasty and different.
I made this & was huge hit @ my nephew graduation dinner followed recipe but I add little more of liquid smoke & bourbon & was big success just added lil @ time till was liking 2 my taste great recipe thx
Nothing special, thought the liquid smoke and bourbon was gonna create something unique but…. you can get more favor from a box mix.
It was a solid dish, but nothing exceptional.
I make this pasta salad all the time especially I. The summer. My family loves it and they don’t know how quick and easy it is.
Huge pot luck hit.