Best Kiddie Macaroni Salad Recipes

KID-FRIENDLY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Then drain and rinse in cold water until cool. Set aside.
• Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and throw into a large skillet. Saute until slightly crisp, and then remove to a paper-towel-lined-plate.
• For the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, and sugar if using in a small bowl.
• Stir together the pasta, dressing, tomatoes, bacon, Cheddar and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
• Stir in the basil at the end.

KIDDIE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooled cooked pasta, celery, onion, peas, ham and cheese.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, dill and paprika until well-blended.
• Pour mayo dressing mixture over salad mixture and stir to coat well.

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 CREAMY MACARONI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, 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 and serve.
• Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.