Best Family Favorite Hearty Macaroni Salad Recipes

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

HEARTY MACARONI SALAD

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I wanted a different macaroni salad and this one takes the cake. It has so many different vegetables, textures and flavors this is my all time favorite. Pinched from Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

Provided by Susan Dahl @catlover55

Categories Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup(s) elbow or wagon wheel macaroni
3/4 cup(s) cubed cheddar cheese
2 stalk(s) chopped celery
1/2 cup(s) frozen peas
1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced radishes
2 tablespoon(s) thinly sliced green onion or chopped onion
1 cup(s) mayo or miracle whip whichever you like better
1/2 cup(s) sweet or dill relish or sweet or dill chopped pickles
2 tablespoon(s) milk
2 tablespoon(s) horseradish mustard
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
dash(es) pepper
2 - chopped hard boiled eggs

Steps:

Cook pasta according to directions, drain.Rinse with cold water drain again.
In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, cheese, celery, peas, radishes, and green onion.
For dressing, in a small bowl, stir together the mayo, pickle/relish, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Add chopped eggs. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Before serving stir in additional milk to moisten.