Best Cajun Macaroni Salad Recipes

CAJUN MACARONI SALAD

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This is our family's favorite ever. It started originally with a Justin Wilson recipe that we've modified over the years. It has just the right amount of zing - not your mama's macaroni salad!

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups dry elbow macaroni
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 lb cooked peeled shrimp (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup olive oil
1/2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions and rinse with cold water, drain well. While pasta is cooking, mix dressing. Toss together and serve. Even better the next day!

CAJUN MACARONI SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 small red onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
1/2 cup chopped pickled okra or pickled green beans, plus 1/4 cup brine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped, plus 1/2 cup chopped leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Soak the red onion in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes; drain and pat dry. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as the label directs. Drain, transfer to a bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons milk. Let cool.
Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, pickle brine, sugar, hot sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the macaroni, red onion, bell peppers, celery, celery leaves and parsley; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir again before serving; season with salt.

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