Jans Macaroni Salad Recipes

JAN'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and cool.
• Drain shrimp, chop onion, celery, pickles and boiled eggs; add to macaroni.
• Mix mayonnaise and Dorothy Lynch dressing. Add to macaroni mixture. Stir well and chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours.

CHEF JOHN'S CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well blended; whisk in sugar. Stir in celery, red bell pepper, carrot, onions, and jalapeno and poblano peppers. Refrigerate until macaroni is ready to dress.
• Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain but do not rinse. Allow macaroni to drain in a colander about 5 minutes, shaking out moisture from time to time. Pour macaroni into large bowl; toss to separate and cool to room temperature. Macaroni should be sticky.
• Pour dressing over macaroni and stir until dressing is evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or, ideally, overnight to allow dressing to absorb into the macaroni.
• Stir salad before serving. Mix 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon water into salad for fresher look.

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

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.

JAN'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook and cool the macaroni. Place in a mixing bowl. Add the chopped vegetables and eggs to the bowl.
• 2. Mix the macaroni and vegetables.
• 3. Mix the sauce in a separate bowl.
• 4. Add to the macaroni/vegetable mixture. Cover and chill.
• 5. Cooks note: Using all the sauce will make the salad very moist, but remember macaroni salad absorbs the dressing.