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Chesapeake Macaroni Salad

A savory macaroni salad made with Old Bay Seasoning, charred corn, fresh tomatoes and basil!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chesapeaske corn, macaroni salad, old bay, pasta salad
Author: A Toasted Crumb

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Cooked Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups Sweet Corn charred
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 6-10 Fresh Basil Leaves plus more for garnishing

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, add the corn and cook for 5-10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add corn to cooked macaroni, allow to cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl combine mayonnaise, @oldbay_seasoning , dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir prepared dressing into macaroni and corn mixture, add halved tomatoes.
  • Chiffonade most of the fresh basil, and stir into the salad.
  • Place the salad in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to develop for 30 minutes.
  • Top with additional fresh basil and serve.