Best Hearty Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups cooked salad shrimp
1 package (7 ounces) pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 celery rib, sliced
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss the chicken, ham, shrimp, macaroni, celery, peppers, onion, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

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Provided by Susan Dahl @catlover55

Number Of Ingredients 13

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.

Family-Favorite Hearty Macaroni Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 cups (16 ounces) cubed fully cooked ham
1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, dice
2 cups Miracle Whip
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Refrigerate until chilled. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in macaroni. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts :

Hearty Macaroni Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups cooked salad shrimp
1 (7-ounce) package macaroni shells, cooked and drained
1 rib celery, sliced
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss the chicken, ham, shrimp, macaroni, celery, peppers, onion, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients mix well. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

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