Best Heavenly Macaroni Salad Recipes
CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD
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
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
CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD
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
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
HEAVENLY PASTA SALAD
This is a great recipe for macaroni/pasta salad that we have ever eaten (and I don't like pasta salad). My mother-in-law is famous for macaroni salad and switched to this recipe when I took it to her house for dinner! This is one you really must try!
Provided by Z5370
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta until bite tender. Rinse and drain. Let cool. Add remaining ingredients to pasta. Mix dressing ingredients in a separate bowl. Add to pasta mixture.
- Refrigerate a couple hours before serving. My M-I-L only puts the red and green peppers in hers. I like the carrots and tomatoes added in as well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 199.2, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 22.7, Protein 6.3
OLD-FASHIONED PICNIC MACARONI SALAD
Make and share this Old-Fashioned Picnic Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss together the warm pasta, oil, salt, and pepper; allow to cool, then add the onion, celery, pickles, and bell pepper; toss to blend.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, milk, mustard, and celery seeds; pour half over the salad and toss to coat.
- **At this point, cover and refrigerate the salad and remaining dressing for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
- One hour before serving, remove the salad from the refrigerator, add more dressing, if needed, and taste for salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with the paprika, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Variations--try adding any of these to the salad:.
- *2 cups frozen peas, defrosted.
- *2 cups smoked turkey or ham cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
- *2 cups cherry tomatoes, whole, or cut in half.
- *2 cups pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped.
- *2 cups ranch dressing, in place of the mustard/mayonnaise combination; omit the celery seeds.
- *6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 553.4, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6, Protein 7
HEAVENLY MACARONI SALAD
Love macaroni salad. Always looking for a different way to make it. This one is good.
Provided by Joyce Lowery
Categories Pasta Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Combine the ingredients for the dressing.
- 2. Combine remaining ingredients.
- 3. Stir in the dressing ingredients. Finally, cover and chill until ready to serve.
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