Best Easy Elbow Macaroni Salad Recipes

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EASY MACARONI SALAD



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This hearty pasta salad is sure to please appetites of all ages-and it serves a lot of folks! -LaVerna Mjones, Moorhead, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 34 (1-cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds uncooked elbow macaroni
12 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3 cups sliced celery
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
4 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain and cool completely. , Place in a large bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SIMPLE MACARONI SALAD



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An easy mac salad that is excellent for parties, picnics and those summer day barbeques.

Provided by Samantha

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup chopped green onions
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 packet dry vegetable soup mix

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water until no longer hot. Transfer noodles to a large bowl.
  • Stir in red bell peppers, green bell peppers, green onions, celery and olive oil. Mix in mayonnaise and soup mix. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 179.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ELBOW MACARONI AND KIDNEY BEAN SALAD



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Red wine vinegar adds just the right touch to this delicious and easy dish.

Provided by Jennifer Rapp Griffis

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup light mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine cooked macaroni, kidney beans, celery, light mayonnaise, onion, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well mixed. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 238.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

ELBOW MACARONI SALAD



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I'm a firm believer that folks can't have too many cookbooks...although my husband may disagree! Of course, he never complains when one of my books yields a tasty dish like this.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the next five ingredients. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add bacon and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 30g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

EASY ELBOW MACARONI SALAD



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Can be made ahead, kid friendly, quick and easy. I got this from a pasta website. Nice to make for a BBQ or summer side dish. It's a crowd pleaser! For a full 1 lb. (16 oz.)box of pasta, just double the recipe. I usually make this with regular mayo and milk since that's what I have in the house.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 cup light mayonnaise, can use lowfat
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup celery, sliced thin
1 cup green bell pepper, can use red if you like, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water to cool.
  • In large bowl combine mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Add macaroni, celery, green pepper and onion; toss to coat.
  • Cover; chill to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 561.3, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 6.3

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.

Provided by Graden

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
⅔ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 528.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

BASIC ELBOW MACARONI



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The next time you make elbow pasta, our home economists recommend that you cook up a double batch. Then turn the leftovers into a delightful new dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 quarts water
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; return to boil. Cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Rinse and drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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