Best Cool And Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipes

COOL AND CREAMY MACARONI SALAD

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Don't drain the macaroni too well before adding the other ingredients - a little extra moisture will keep the salad from drying out. If you've made the salad ahead of time simply stir in a little warm water to loosen the texture.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

table salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 small red onion, minced
1 celery rib, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoons salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain briefly so that the macaroni remains moist. Transfer to a large bowl.
Stir in onion, celery, parsley, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne and let sit until flavors are absorbed, about 2 minutes.
Add mayonnaise and let sit until salad texture is no longer watery, 5-10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
(The salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Check consistency and seasonings before serving.).

COOL AND CREAMY MACARONI SALAD RECIPE

Cool and Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe image

Provided by Patlynn

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Table salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/2 small red onion , minced
1 rib celery , minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
Ground black pepper

Steps:

Don't drain the macaroni too well before adding the other ingredients--a little extra moisture will keep the salad from drying out. If you've made the salad ahead of time, simply stir in a little warm water to loosen the texture. 1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain briefly so that macaroni remains moist. Transfer to large bowl.

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