Cheesy Macaroni Salad Recipes

CREAMY, CHEESY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Gently toss all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Set aside.
• For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise and milk.
• Then add the sugar and vinegar.
• Stir well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours Overnight is even better.

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

MACARONI AND CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the macaroni and cheese, peas, celery and onion. Combine the mayonnaise, celery salt and seed. Add to macaroni mixture; stir to coat.

DILLY CHEESY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil macaroni in salted water to desired doneness. Cool immediately under cold water. Drain well, and set pasta aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients and fold in the pasta. Garnish with dill weed. Serve on top of a bed of lettuce with club crackers.
• Note: This is actually better if you let it sit in the fridge for a few hours.

EASY CHEESY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in salted water and drain.
• While the pasta is boiling, chop the pepper and onions. Add the lemon juice.
• Add the pasta to the onions and peppers and mix together thoroughly.
• Add the mayonaisse, ranch dressing and butter (optional) and mix together.
• Add in the cheese and a pinch of salt.
• Serve!

CHEESY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, cheese, celery and grapes. In a small bowl, combine next seven ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill until ready to serve; toss with pecans.

CREAMY CHEDDAR MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot, boil the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water.
• Blend together the mayo, mustard, sour cream, vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine the noodles and chopped vegetables, then toss with the dressing.
• Let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (1 hour or more is best).
• Serve and enjoy!

CHEESY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, mix Cheese Sauce Mix and mayo in large microwaveable bowl until blended. Microwave on HIGH 20 sec.; stir.
• Rinse macaroni; drain well. Add to mayo mixture; stir to evenly coat.
• Add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour.

20 EASY COLD PASTAS

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a cold pasta in 30 minutes or less!

MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta and vinegar. Mix well and allow to sit 15-20 minutes.
• Add cheese, peppers, celery, green onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

MACARONI CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
• Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Combine macaroni, cheese, onions, celery and green pepper; set aside.
• Mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings.
• Pour over macaroni mixture and stir gently.
• Add thawed peas and bacon and parsley to macaroni.
• Toss.
• Sprinkle salad with paprika and serve.

PERFECT CREAMY MACARONI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well under cold water to remove starch from the outside of the pasta.
• Meanwhile, add the chopped onions to a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside for 5 minutes and then drain. This tones down the raw flavor of the onion so that it won't overpower the salad.
• In the bottom of a large salad bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. For a sweeter macaroni salad, add honey to taste. I typically add half of a tablespoon but try one to two tablespoons if you enjoy sweeter macaroni salads.
• Add the rinsed macaroni, drained onions, bell pepper, celery, radish, and the pickle to the bowl with dressing. Mix well. Taste, then adjust with additional salt and pepper.