Carolina Macaroni Salad Recipes

CHICAGO MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the salad macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water until chilled. Drain again to remove excess water.
• Place macaroni, broccoli, Cheddar cheese, green pepper, pickle relish, dill pickle, celery, black olives, green olives, green onion, carrot, and pimento in a salad bowl, and toss lightly to combine. In a bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, mustard, salt, sugar, and black pepper to make a smooth dressing; pour the dressing over the salad, and lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors before serving.

INSTANT POT® SPICY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Place macaroni into the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and pour in water. Add a trivet on top of that, so that it sits above the the water, and place the egg on it. Close and lock the lid; turn the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the egg and place into a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes; remove the trivet.
• Leave the macaroni in the liner, but remove it from the Instant Pot® to avoid additional residual cooking. Add several ice cubes and cold water to the liner, stirring macaroni, which will stop the cooking process.
• Pour macaroni into a colander; drain very well to avoid a watery macaroni salad. Dry out the inside of the liner and return the macaroni to the liner.
• Peel the egg and dice. Add egg, red bell pepper, pepper Jack cheese, jalapeno, celery, and onion to the pot and stir.
• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, Sriracha, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Add dressing to the macaroni mixture, stir until well incorporated. Transfer the salad to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing time for the flavors to meld.

CAROLINA MACARONI SALAD WITH EGG

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

SOUTHERN MACARONI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni pasta according to package directions.
• Drain pasta, set aside.
• Place Dukes mayonnaise In a large mixing bowl.
• Add vinegar.
• Add mustard.
• Add sugar.
• Add salt.
• Add black pepper.
• Mix together well.
• Add the drained pasta.
• Add celery.
• Add peppers.
• Add onion.
• Toss everything to coat well.
• Cover bowl. Refrigerate for 2 or more hours to chill.
• Enjoy!

CAROLINA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the macaroni, drain thoroughly.
• To the macaroni add the butter, milk and cheese packet mixing well.
• Add the Miracle Whip, eggs, pepper, onion, sweet pickles and black pepper; mix lightly.
• Sprinkle with paprika, cover and chill several hours or overnight.

CAROLINA MAC & CHEESE EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.