Best Aunt Janies Macaroni Salad Recipes

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD

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I found this recipe in a local newspaper. My family loved it. I like to try new recipes, and this one is a keeper. Hope your family enjoys it.

Provided by Carol Perricone @coolbaker1

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package(s) macaroni, elbow
1 cup(s) mayonnaise
2 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar
1 tablespoon(s) brown mustard
2 teaspoon(s) sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) celery seed
1/4 cup(s) grated red onion
1/4 cup(s) chopped sweet pickle
3 - celery ribs, chopped
1 - chopped green bell pepper
1 cup(s) cubed ham (opt)
1/2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup(s) shredded carrot
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery seed, grated onion and chopped sweet pickle. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in celery, bell pepper, ham, cheddar cheese, and carrot.
Stir in drained pasta, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Enjoy

JAN'S MACARONI SALAD

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Macaroni salad is a must at summer cookouts. This version is made with simple ingredients and similar to what you'd pick up at a deli. There's enough crunch and flavor from all the fresh veggies. The pasta and veggies are coated in a sweet and creamy dressing that has the right amount of tang to balance the flavors. A little...

Provided by Janice Splaha

Categories Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 c raw elbow macaroni, cooked
1 onion, chopped
3/4 c chopped celery
1/3 c grated carrots
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 c green pepper, chopped
1/4 c diced pimentos
DRESSING
1 c Best Foods/Hellmans mayonnaise
1/4 c white vinegar
2/3 c sugar
1/2 tsp prepared, yellow mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Cook and cool the macaroni. Place in a mixing bowl. Add the chopped vegetables and eggs to the bowl.
2. Mix the macaroni and vegetables.
3. Mix the sauce in a separate bowl.
4. Add to the macaroni/vegetable mixture. Cover and chill.
5. Cooks note: Using all the sauce will make the salad very moist, but remember macaroni salad absorbs the dressing.

CREAMY MACARONI SALAD

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I have looked all over for a great macaroni salad; this one is it! It's easy and is a huge hit at every function I take it to. The sauce for this is a great creamy sauce. I like my salads to have a lot of creamy dressing, so I always make an extra half batch of the wet mix and add it as necessary to get the salad more wet because the pasta soaks up the sauce.

Provided by Mandy Franke

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup finely chopped carrots

Steps:

Mix salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, white pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water until cooled.
Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and evaporated milk in a large salad bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy; stir in seasoning mix until well blended. Mix macaroni, onion, green, red, and yellow bell pepper, celery, and carrots into the dressing until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 377.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

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This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
Dash paprika

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD

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My family has been making this for years, and it is my absolute favorite dish!

Provided by Jennie Minor

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Seafood Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups macaroni
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
Mix tuna, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and mustard together in a large bowl. Add pasta, and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 243.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g