Best Summertime Macaroni Salad Recipes

Summertime Macaroni Salad Ala Aunt Max image

Provided by Deb Lund

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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.

Summertime Macaroni Salad image

Provided by Chef Potpie (Laurel)

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 - 16 oz large pasta shells, cooked and drained
2 c very thin sliced english cucumbers
1 1/2 c ripe tomatoes, diced
2 c cooked salad shrimp (or 2 cups albacore tuna, flaked
1/2 c chopped celery
1/2 c chopped sweet onion
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c bottled italian dressing
1 tsp dried dill weed
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Combine cooked pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, shrimp or tuna, celery and onion in large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Italian dressing and add to salad.
3. Add dill, salt and pepper to taste, and chill well to allow the flavors to marry.
4. Stir and serve.

Summertime macaroni salad image

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Categories Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

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.