Meal In One Macaroni Salad Recipes

MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients.
• Stir into remaining ingredients.
• Cover and chill.

MEAL-IN-ONE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni, drain well. Combine macaroni, celery, green pepper, meat, olives and onion in large bowl.
• In separate small bowl, blend together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and dill weed. Add to macaroni mix and toss lightly. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Just before serving, add tomatoes and cheese, tossing lightly.

ONE-POT CHEESEBURGER MACARONI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir to combine. Add the beef and break it up into small pieces with a large spoon; cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and Dijon until combined. Pour in the chicken stock and 1 teaspoon salt, stir to combine and bring to a boil, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the elbow macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the pasta is al dente, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the parsley. Garnish with more parsley, if desired.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Make Dressing:.
• In a small bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, onion, sugar, and salt and pepper. Mix to combine, set aside. Note: You can do this in advance and refrigerate.
• Bring large Pot of salted water to boil for pasta, Cook pasta according to package directions (al dente). Drain, and return to hot pot.
• To the pasta add the peas and carrots, dressing, mayonnaise, and optional ingredient. Toss well to combine. Taste for seasoning, add more salt and/or pepper if needed.
• Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley.

DILLY TUNA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
• Dressing Ingredients
• 3/4 cup sour cream or 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt.
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• 3/4 cup mayonnaise.
• 1/4 cup relish.
• 2 tablespoons pickle juice.
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar.
• 1 teaspoon sugar.
• salt & pepper.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Top with dressing and gently toss to combine . Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.