Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/244305/Chef-Johns-Classic-Macaroni-Salad/

Hi I’m a 16 year old who’s always loved when my mom made this for me. I stayed home from school today and was in charge of making food, so I decided to make this for the first time! Your video and recipe link was very easy to follow and im so excited to see how it’s going to taste! It’s in the fridge right now absorbing together!

Your life is divided in: before this salad and after this salad. You will never be the same again!!!!!

Making this again, for Memorial Day 2024. Love this recipe ❤

So easy....so amazing! I made this last month for a family gathering and it was devoured! Making it again today for a visiting friend...last time accompanied Chef John's grilled sticky ribs (highly recommended), this time next to burgers and dogs. A delicious macaroni salad...no bells or whistles, just damn good!

"It's true! They've done studies. Where? The Mayo Clinic." Love that kind of humor.

There is absolutely nothing "You" yourself can cook wrong! Your so on point and full of Deliciousness!

I’ve made this for a number of bbq’s now and it’s always a hit. Thank you, Chef John!

It’s refreshing to listen to someone whose genuinely funny, but I’m really here bc these are solid recipes, with just the right amount of specific information and shots on how to make the food (vs showing off the cook). THANK YOU.

My lazy ass made this and it was delicious. I gotta convince myself to do it again tho.

"You are the Tony, Toni, Tone of your macaroni"! Love it!

Well John…. I’ve been following you for 14 years… first dish was the chicken Marsala…. Tomorrow is Mother’s Day!!! I’ve got the macaroni salad in the fridge doing it’s thing…I tested out one cheese blintz,,,(delish) and the quiche Lorraine starts in the morning!!! THANKYOU FOR GIVING MY FAMILY SUCH GREAT FOOD FOR SO SO LONG!!! NEVER STOP!!!! You’re doing it right!!!(one of the few)

Watched the whole video just because i love the way you explained everything... its like listening a song...

I followed your recipe exactly...tasted the mix before adding the macaroni...Oh No, I put too much vinegar😣 with some faith... placed in the fridge overnight, and this morning I have just tasted THE BEST MACARONI SALAD EVER!!!! AMAZING😋

Chef John is my very favorite chef over all these KZfaq channels.. he makes me want to cook and I don't want to cook anymore....

I had to come on here 6 years after this video was made (it is 5/8/2022) just to say that I was in desperate need for a good macaroni recipe. I have followed other recipes and they just came out dry and heavy. So I was a little Leary to try yet another recipe that I found on social media. I searched KZfaq and this recipe was the first to pop up. I liked the ingredients and I liked that the KZfaqr explained in detail how to make this. I followed it to a T but it was a big party and I had to make it for 60 people so I simply doubled the ingredients. I have to say this macaroni was an absolute hit. I made 2.5 lbs of this macaroni salad and it was all gone! My picky daughter loved it, and some of the women were asking me for the recipe but I didnt want to give out my secret! Haha. Love loved this macaroni recipe. Hands down it will not disappoint. I promise!

As a former postdoctoral researcher at Mayo Clinic, I approve this salad.

cayenne pepper - check freshly ground black pepper - check shaka shaka and/or tappa tappa - check rimshot pun - check your the boss joke - check double entendre - check Yep, the Food Wishes drinking game got me drunk again.

Brilliant, thanks Chef John! I thought I made great macaroni salad already but I can tell even before I try that you have made my salad way better. Just brilliant. 👌

This is by far the best macaroni salad! Made some for dinner tonight. This is a keeper!

It's not every tv chef that can make me laugh out loud, but YOU can! (Mayo Clinic, hahahaha!) Love your blogs, and rave about you to everyone I know!

My all time favorite pastasalad! Made it many times and soon will make it again, family also really loves it.

I made this and it was all gone nothing left over love it been making it every since just can’t get enough of it. Thank you

I found this couple of years ago and absolutely LOVE it! Easy to make.....everybody loves it. Thanks Food Wishes.

Great. With summer almost here....this salad is the one...thanks chef John!

Literally my moms favorite pasta salad ever! She asks me to make this every thanksgiving and Christmas!

I'm making this today as I do every holiday since I saw this video. I get soooo many compliments and some say the best they've ever had in their life!

It's that time of year again! (Memorial Day weekend). I came back here to watch this video again before I make this AMAZING Macaroni salad again that I've made at least 5 times since I watched it. Everyone I've ever served it to has raved about it. Thank you Chef John! You're the best!!

I just love ❤️ Chef John- I go here first if I need a recipe and this recipe tops them all! Chef you explain things so well! Wow what a great cooking teacher

These videos are so entertaining....even if you are not planning on cooking anything. I find myself laughing at the video script/comments. So well done.

Just made this recipe 3 days ago and it's all gone. There is just my husband and I and we ate it all in 3 days! It is the first time I'd ever made macaroni salad and this is by far the best I'd ever tasted. I will be making it over and over that's for sure. For me what made it so great was the little green onions that was so tasty. Now that vinegar made it extra tangy and so next time I might try a little more sugar or my husband suggested doing the apple cider vinegar with the mother! So I may try that. Thank you so very much for sharing this recipe.

I did this and my salad tastes AMAZING!! The best I've ever made! Thank you so much!

Just made this. Holy moly this is the best macaroni salad I've ever had in my life. Thank you Chef John!

I made this on the new years eve and it was sooo good.. every body loved it at the party and I would defenitly make it again for myself I'm craving it already. I used 2 Tbs of Dijon mustard but would put only 1 tbs to my taste next time . This is just a personnal preferance. Thank you Chef

Made this for today’s potluck at work and wow! It got soooo many compliments 🥰 I’m very happy with it! I used less sugar and used rice vinegar instead of white vinegar. So good!

Yay finally a way to see Food Wishes without all the slow ads.

As advertised, this was the best macaroni salad I've ever made. I love your channel and will try most of the recipes, I've already done the Philly cheesesteak sliders and they were terrific!

" the Mayo Clinic" hahahahehheh ! You got a laugh out of me. Even though it was corny it's all about timing. Thanks for making this fun to watch. I'm going to make this NOWwww !

Oyez oyez oyez…. This recipe is outstanding!!! Totally different from other ordinary macaroni salad. The vinegar, jalapeño, and onion give it a really delightful kick!! Will keep this in my repertoire…. Thank you for sharing!

This is my favorite macaroni salad recipe! Thank you so much for sharing. The sweetness is perfect!

I never made this or ate this before in my life and it’s looks delicious 😋 I’m going to make it and try it👍🏽

i love how you explain so thoroughly!

I just watched a lot of videos on making macaroni salad and I have to say your the only one who said don't rence the macaroni and what a differences that made. I like to say I followed your directions exactly, but I can't follow directions (ask any body) but the salad came out great. Thank you so much for a much needed tip. I really appreciate all the time and effort you put into your videos. Thanks again.

I probably already commented on this video, but I must again, this a family favorite, and today I'm making it again, it's just the perfect addition for a whole meal. Thank you so so much for sharing it. We love you chef John!! 💕 Happy Holidays!

Thanks, Chef, I just made this. Couldn't wait for overnight, so I waited 4 hours. Excellent. It will be even better when I add the water and mayo at the end. Tastier than the mac salad at my local store and a great deal cheaper too. Thanks, again, and Happy 4th to you and your family.

I made this today for the first time. I’ve been making macaroni salad for a long time. (I’m 66) it is FANTASTIC!! I followed your recipe to the Tee and my husband said he thought it was the best he’s ever eaten! Thank you for sharing! We will make this all the time now!

Every recipe I have ever borrowed from Chef John has turned out wonderful and this one is no exception. Some people now think that I can actually cook. The potato salad recipe is amazingly good also.

Making this for like the 5th+ time for work occasions, it's always a favorite. Thanks John!

LOVE your videos! Just enough humor to keep them interesting! Keep it up!

I've made this recipe many times, it's so good! It's a great base for experimenting too. Sometimes I add pickle juice and hard boiled egg, or salami or bacon or ham, or diced up cherry tomatoes and some balsamic with feta or fresh mozzarella and basil... Usually I just make it as shown, and it's always a hit at picnics or when I help my girlfriend meal prep. I love this recipe!

Dear Chef John. I made this macaroni salad the other day. Didn't have green onion or a poblano, but had all the rest. Was a little short on mayo too because it was the end of the jar, but it was enough. I got worried when I tasted the dressing as I was afraid it would be too salty even though I only used 1 tsp of salt, but it came out perfect and we like the kick it has from the jalapeno and the cayenne. This is sure to be a summer time staple around here. This is the first of your recipes I have made but watch many of your videos. Thanks.

Thank you Chef John. I just want to say I have never been a macaroni salad person. Until I saw your recipe. The thought of it being spicy with the peppers used...my mouth was watering. I have made the salad 3 times so far and I as well as family and friends have said it's the best they have had. Me too of course! Wowie so delicious. Really love all your recipes. Made your chicken enchiladas a few times too. Family favorite too. Actually everything I try from you is Fabulous! Thank you🙂 We're is a cook book featuring You?

I made this for the first time about a month ago. Yum. My mom used to make what I thought was the best years ago, but omg, this one takes the cake! Going to make it again this weekend, just got back on to double check the process. Thanks Chef John!

I tried your yummy salad, it was excellent, my family & friends just loved it....thank you so much for the recipe.

Every year for the past 3 years, I use this recipe. Everyone loves it

your technique fits with my Amish grandma's methodology -- so I'm totally on board here. PS she got kicked out for being too wild, so basically my role model idol and is right about everything.

My family loved it! Had to leave the some of hot stuff out, came out perfect the next day! Bring this to your family party’s you won’t be taking leftover home!

Best freaking mac salad EVER!!!!!!! Every tip you gave just perfected the end product. My entire family loved it they want me to make it again. 10/10

Amazing recipe. I made this for our picnic and it was a great hit. For garnish I used a couple of table spoons of finely chopped dill.

I've been coming back to this recipe for years because it's such a hit w my friends & family, thank u so much for sharing it!❤️❤️

The dressing recipe is also really good for homemade coleslaw. Thanks for the recipe!

I’m going to give it a try, it really looks delicious, thanks!

I’ve made this several times, I love it and I always come back for a refresher when I’m rdy to make it again.

OMG. Chef John I can't thank you enough for this video. I was wondering why my mac salad always turned out dry? However the diluting with vinegar is what made it creamy!

Awesome video Chef John. I'll have to give this a try this summer!!!

This really is the best macaroni salad! My brother told me about it a year ago and I didn't try it. He mentioned it again a month or so ago and I finally decided to make it. Watching the video, I gotta say, I wasn't thinking it was going to be as good as he said- I was wrong--this really IS the best macaroni salad ever! I shared with my neighbor and they liked it so much they made it for 4th of July. Excellent recipe!!!

I just made this for the first time and it turned out amazing!

This recipe is a game changer. Comes out so good!!

I agree with you, cook completely for salads.

This was the best I have ever made. I think not rinsing and allowing it to cool was the secret. I also noticed more vinegar than I usually use but it's great tasting. Thank you for the great recipe.

It's not like I haven't made Mac. salad before but figured I check out Chef John's Deli-Style. Sure glad I did...going forward; this is the only way I'll be preparing it ever again! Thank you Chef John.

Love the voice, and because of that I'm gonna make this recipe.

That Mayo Clinic joke was GOLDEN! [APPLAUSE]!

It's the third time I made this salad from this recipe and every time I'm really surprised how comforting and delicious it is, thank you Chef John!

My mommas recipe has always been my fave. Grew up on it...ya know. That recipe has tuna, pickles(or diced yellow Nallys)onion, olive, celery mayo. Seasoning. Everyone's always loved it and I've never had even the slightest desire to try another. Till now.....MUCH love Chef.

I just made this. Now...I've made a good mac salad in my lifetime many time. Chef John, you really kicked it up a notch with the Cayenne. Thanks for the tips too. I normally throw in peas, but this time I stuck to your recipe. The only thing I changed was the onion. I soaked 1/2 cup chopped fine onion in white vinegar.. drained then threw in. This one is a 10 folks. Kudos to the chef!

His voice is so entertaining he sounds like the movie phone guy lol

I make mine like my mom did but I’ll try this one, it’s June and my church has picnics during the summer months. I’ll let you know how they like it.

This is delish and who doesn't love cooking Chef John's recipes. Sometimes I cook his recipes over other choices just to listen to his voice and get a boost from his humor.

Thanks for this one, I've modified it slightly (added more peas and a bag of shredded cheddar). I've made this 5 times now and everyone loves it!

Looks sooo yummy. I cant wait to make it. I learned a lot from your tips. Thank you. P.S. Thanks also for the funny dad jokes

I followed the directions and made this yesterday and it tastes great...just one thing...using 1 lb of macaroni, this makes a whole lot of salad. Great for a church picnic or multi-family pot luck. Just me to eat it, next time I'll just cut the receipt down...but it is really good.

Love the language. Great poetic touch. Good technique.🇹🇹🇹🇹

I made this last night and brought to our church for brunch.all church mate love it. Thank you for your sharing your recipe

Loved this video . You sound so cheerful , thank you Gina scott . England

since I found your recepies i cant stop listening to you.I love your voice especially when it comes to enjoy.

I made this yesterday for a church social and it was the best I’ve ever eaten. I went by the recipe…it was perfect.

Miss that voice, Chef John and those upscale home inspired recipes. Macaroni salad reminds me of summer backyard barbecues. Suddenly, I am eight years old and have been assigned to the ice cream churner. Peach icecream to be exact. And these are a rainbow of food dishes being spread out on the table. One after the other and always..always there is a huge bowl of macaroni salad. Thanks for the memories..

I agree on the sugar and the macaroni never under cook it! But I use American Mustard. Poblano is my favorite for most things. Thanks John another good one!

got a management exam in hours going to sleep but you posted a new video must watch then :D

Oh am I glad I tried this. Delicious! Just delicious!

Definitely my go to macaroni salad! It’s a winner as I have made it many times!

you are the tony tony tony of your macaroni - Chef John

You're the Tony Tony Tony of your macaroni ..love it

Made it 5 times now !! Huge hit ! Delicious.

Thank you for sharing your recipes and clearly you delight with cooing. I use sweet pickle relish ( hot dog relish) No sugar. The relish sweetens it enough. Also good with sliced black olives and/or chopped up hard boiled egg. When tossing the salad around the yolk breaks down and combines with the Mayo great and tastes great too.

I thought the red peppers in the opening shot were crumbled bacon bits. Now I'm sad. 😓

I saw dis video two days ago and I made it today. I allowed it to stay for 5 hours O M G! So gud my family loves it. Thanks for sharing

This is a VERY good recipe all the crunch in every bite.

Made this..it's by far the best macaroni salad ever, Thanks Chef.