Awesome Macaroni Salad Recipes

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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

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

AWESOME PASTA SALAD



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This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.

Provided by Irlandes

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ pound provolone cheese, cubed
½ pound salami, cubed
¼ pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 913.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

MY MOM'S AWESOME MACARONI SALAD (ENOUGH TO FEED A CROWD!)



My Mom's Awesome Macaroni Salad (enough to feed a crowd!) image

This was my Mom's recipe. She never wrote anything down, so the amounts on the seasonings are estimates and 'to taste.' She always said the key ingredient was 'love.'

Provided by MHudson

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 ½ cups mayonnaise
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until chilled; drain.
  • Mix mayonnaise, white vinegar, seasoned salt, sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl with a whisk until smooth. Stir tuna, baby shrimp, cucumber, and sweet onion into the mayonnaise mixture to coat ingredients completely; add chopped eggs and stir. Pour chilled macaroni into the bowl and stir; top with sliced eggs. Garnish salad with paprika.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 451.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

AWESOME PASTA SALAD! RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Awesome Pasta Salad! Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Becky Jo

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16-ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
1/2 pound salami, cubed
1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (10-ounce) can black olives, drained
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, drained
1 (8-ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing and toss to coat.

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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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

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
Dash paprika

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

THE BEST MACARONI SALAD EVER



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This macaroni salad recipe is creamy but still light, sweet but tangy, and has a wonderful mix of flavor, spice, and texture. And you can make it fast, in less than 30 minutes!

Categories     main dish     salad

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 c. elbow macaroni
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. red wine or distilled vinegar
3 tsp. sugar, more or less to taste
1/4 tsp. salt, more to taste
Plenty of black pepper
1/4 c. milk (more if needed)
Splash of pickle juice, more to taste
3 whole roasted red peppers, more to taste (can also use pimentos)
1/2 c. black olives, finely chopped
6 sweet/spicy pickle slices, diced (about 1/2 cup diced)
3 green onions, sliced (white and dark green parts)

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni in lightly salted water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
  • Mix together the mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Splash in enough milk to make it pourable. Splash in pickle juice for extra flavor. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
  • Place the cooled macaroni in a large bowl and pour in 3/4 of the dressing. Toss and add more dressing if you'd like. (The dressing will seem a little thin, but it will thicken up as the salad chills.)
  • Stir in the roasted red peppers (or pimentos), olives, pickles, and green onions. Add more of any ingredient if you'd like more stuff going on! At the end, splash in a little more pickle juice and stir.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle with sliced green onions to serve!

AWESOME MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Awesome Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BradshawMom

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons pickle relish
1 cup carrot
1 pint cherry tomatoes
3 celery ribs
1 (6 ounce) can shrimp
1 tablespoon chives
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 cup bacon bits
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon garlic

Steps:

  • Prepare all chunked ingredients. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  • Add chunk ingredients and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 436.3, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 9.2

GRANDMA'S MACARONI SALAD



Grandma's Macaroni Salad image

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces elbow macaroni (cooked and drained)
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix in the macaroni, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour the mixture into the macaroni and vegetables. Mix well until everything is thoroughly coated in the dressing.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Preferably overnight.
  • Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 cal

BEST SALAD RECIPES: EASY GREEK SALAD



Best Salad Recipes: Easy Greek Salad image

One of our favorite salad recipes! This easy Greek salad recipe is a flavorful, refreshing side dish!

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove (minced)
½ teaspoon dried oregano (more for sprinkling)
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 English cucumber (cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼-inch thick)
1 green bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
5 ounces feta cheese (cut into ½ inch cubes)
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives
⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
  • On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.

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