Best Summertime Macaroni Salad Ala Aunt Max Recipes

SUMMER MACARONI SALAD

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When we grill, my mother asks me to make this summer pasta salad. To make it extra creamy, I like to keep a small amount of dressing separate and stir it in just before serving. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons water or 2% milk
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small sweet yellow, orange or red pepper, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar and seasonings until blended. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, peppers, onion and celery. Add 1 cup dressing; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing to add just before serving., To serve, stir in reserved dressing. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMERTIME MACARONI SALAD

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This is an awesome macaroni salad I adapted from my mom.

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Categories Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound(s) ronzoni garden delight elbow macaroni
5 large hard-boiled eggs, cooled,peeled, chopped.
1 cup(s) chopped celery
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped red onion.
2 cup(s) light mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1 teaspoon(s) salt
3/4 teaspoon(s) pepper.
1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed, drain. Run under cold water, drain again. Place macaroni in lg bowl, add remaining ingredients, mix well. Cover, chill for at least 1 hr.

SUMMERTIME MACARONI SALAD ALA AUNT MAX

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I grew up eating this simple macaroni salad at every summer gathering that we had. It is very easy and tastes wonderful. The great thing about this is that it becomes the base for so many full meal recipes, Add cooked and cooled diced chicken and dill for a chicken salad. Or try adding a little Old Bay seasoning instead of...

Provided by Deb Lund

Categories Other Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb creamette macaroni ( or any type of pasta, cavatappi pictured)
3/4-1 c real mayonnaise ( may need a little more depending how your pasta absorbs)
3/4-1 c sour cream (lite works as well as real) ( if you increase mayo also increase sour cream)
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely diced cucumber
1/2-1 cup finely sliced green onion(more or less to taste and strength of onions)
1-2 diced firm body tomatoes (if not firm squeeze water out before adding and allow to drain slightly on paper towel)
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Cook macaroni to package directions. (do not overcook it will flatten the macaroni)
2. While that is happening, prepare all the vegetables.
3. Cool the macaroni. When the macaroni is finished cooking, pour off the hot water and immediately add very cold water to macaroni to stop the cooking process. You can either add some ice to the pot and stir the macaroni until chilled or you can pour off again and add more cold water. I find adding ice cubes the best method.
4. When the macaroni is cool and drained, mix all the ingredients, except tomatoes, in a large bowl.
5. When you have finished mixing thoroughly and have added the correct amount of salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and fold them in gently so you do not end up with pink salad. Or you can sprinkle them over the top for a decorative touch.