Best Easy Macaroni Salad Recipes

EASY MACARONI SALAD

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.

EASY ELBOW MACARONI SALAD

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.

EASY MACARONI SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
• Mix all ingredients.
• Chill for 4 hours.
• Note: Add more mayonnaise if needed to coat ingredients evenly.

SUPER EASY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook,drain and rinse macaroni and put in fridge while you dice up cheese and ham.
• Mix together cold macaroni, cheese, and ham in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl mix miracle whip and mustard. (If it is too tangy my mom would put a little sugar in it about a tsp.).
• Mix it all together and chill or serve immediately.

EASY SWEET AND TANGY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Do not over cook.
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until cool.
• In bowl whisk together mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, and celery seed.
• Add chopped vegetables to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.

EASY MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM

Steps:

• 1. Cook, drain and rinse macaroni and put in fridge while you dice up cheese and ham. Mix together cold macaroni, cheese, and ham in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix mayo and mustard. (If it is too tangy you can add a teaspoon of sugar. Mix it all together and chill or serve immediately. I sometimes substitute the cooked shrimp instead of ham and it's delish. Add a dash of Old Bay seasoning if you use shrimp.

EASY MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Cook, drain and rinse macaroni and put in fridge while you dice up cheese and ham. Mix together cold macaroni, cheese, and ham in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix mayo and mustard. (If it is too tangy you can add a teaspoon of sugar. Mix it all together and chill or serve immediately. I sometimes substitute the cooked shrimp instead of ham and it's delish. Add a dash of Old Bay seasoning if you use shrimp.

EASY CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil macaroni in water according to the package instructions. This typically takes around 5-10 minutes depending on which type of pasta you use. Drain off any excess water, and leave the macaroni to cool down completely.
• Meanwhile, boil your chicken in water on the stove for around 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken has cooked through. Use two forks to shred the meat. Leave the chicken to cool down.
• Combine diced onion, celery, carrots, and peppers in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chilled cooked macaroni and shredded chicken. Stir to combine the ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.
• Leave the salad to rest in a sealed container in a refrigerator, or serve immediately.

EASY CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD-OLD FASHIONED, CREAMY, DELICIOUS!

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni just until it's al dente according to package directions in lightly salted water; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, dried mustard, sweet pickle juice and milk until smooth. Stir in macaroni, celery, red pepper, red onion and olives. Chill for 6 hours. If you like a thinner dressing, simply add 1 Tablespoon at a time, of either milk, water, or even more sweet pickle juice, to the finished salad, toss well to combine. Continue adding your liquid of choice, in 1 Tablespoon increments, until you reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve

FAST, EASY, DELICIOUS MACARONI SALAD - EVEN YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE

Steps:

• Boil noodles like you normally would do. Until done. Drain the noodles. Put them in a large bowl and put in the fridge to cool. (Faster prep: Run them under cold water until cool then let sit so all of the water will drain).
• Mince pickles and black olives. (Faster & easier prep: Buy dill pickle relish and already chopped black olives).
• Chop green onions.
• After noodles are cool add mayonnaise (more or less to taste) & mustard (optional) and mix together.
• Add pickle, olives, & green onions and mix. (Can use more or less. I personally like a lot of pickles and little onion & olives).
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Put in the fridge to chill. (Sometimes you may need to add more mayo when ready to serve).
• Add the cheese when you are serving. (I let everybody add as much as they want. Makes it fun for the kids).

EASY CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni according to package instructions.
• While cooking, dice onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and chicken.
• Put in bowl and add mayo and dressing mix.
• When macaroni is done, drain and rinse with cold water, and mix with other ingredients.
• Put in fridge until use, or use immediately.

GOOD 'N EASY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Follow the directions for cooking the macaroni on the package. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
• While the pasta is cooking, cut up the onions, celery and carrot.
• In a large bowl, add pasta, tuna and vegetables and add one cup of mayonnaise, adding more if needed. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator until completely chilled. The longer it is refrigerated the more the flavors will marry.

EASY POTLUCK MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the macaroni, red pepper, carrot, onion, parsley and tomato.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for several hours or over night.

OLD-FASHIONED EASY MACARONI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Cool slightly.
• Combine pasta and vegetables in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.

EASY MACARONI SALAD EVERYBODY LOVES

Steps:

• Cool the macaroni in cold water, let drain for a few minutes.
• (1.) Stir in the mayonaise, mustard, and celery salt.
• (2.) Dump in the relish, undrained pimentos, & drained olives, stir.
• (3.) Cut up the celery & onions, stir them into the salad.
• Last, cut up the eggs, add them to the salad.
• If you can make this 4-8 hours ahead, or the day before, it 'settles' the flavors together deliciously!

EASY PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni noodles. Rinse with cold water and drain.
• Dice the celery and onion.
• Chop the hard boiled eggs.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled macaroni, diced celery and onion, and chopped eggs.
• In a separate bowl mix together the Miracle Whip, mustard, sugar, and vinegar.
• Fold the dressing mixture into the macaroni bowl.
• Sprinkle with celery seed.
• Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

EASY AND TASTY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• 1 In lg bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar,sugar, salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients. Toss to coat. Refrigerate 1 hr.