Macaroni Salad II

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 12, 2007

Nothing wrong with mixing sweet with pasta. I have made a similiar dish as this using a different kind of pasta. It's not much different than a fruit salad, but it has pasta. It's very delish. Great for cookouts or picnics. I didn't do the chilling thing though, I mixed it all together at once. And it keeps well too.

—BABIDOLL02

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 14, 2003

Unspeakably awful. We downloaded the recipe and made it as something of a joke, for it sounded awful, but the result was far worse than we expected. Mixing fruit and sweet flavors with pasta must be about the worst idea of the new century!

—OLIN228

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12 Ratings

Jul 14, 2003

I brought this for an evening gathering of 12 adults and it was great hit. It is hard to find something that pleases women and men equally, but this did the trick.

—SETHMAN

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Jun 20, 2008

I've made something like this, but with Acine de Pepe pasta (small round balls) which adds a delightfully different texture. Additionally, we use fruit cocktail and boil the pasta in the juice mixture. It's now a Thanksgiving Day dessert tradition in my family!

—Lisa W.

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Jun 19, 2011

This was a new and yummy side dish for summer grilling. I will definitely make again, I think it would be a great change of pace to bring to a bbq. I did halve the amount of sugar and it was still plenty sweet, will considered reducing even more in the future. Also, I think the ratio of fruit to pasta could be higher and will probably add more next time.

—Nicole P.

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Nov 10, 2010

This was an awsome recipe! The texture of the fruit and the pasta was very pleasing and the taste was quite a lovely fruity flavor. Husband and I both loved it. I will definitely make this again.

—mssharon2

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May 29, 2007

I served this salad at a Memorial Day Potluck yesterday and it got mixed results; I saw some people poke at it in the bowl and then not take any. Those who ate it really liked it. I think that some just can’t fathom pasta and fruit together. I changed the recipe a little using crushed pineapple instead of the chunks and I substituted Splenda and sugar free Cool-Whip which worked great. Also added sliced strawberries and kiwi as I wanted a “fruitier” salad. I’ll be making this again as all my family really enjoyed it. Try adding extra salt a little at a time if it tastes flat after combining all the ingredients.

—Connie-O

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Jul 05, 2011

One word....AWESOME!!! I made this for the 4th of July and my guest loved it. This is a keeper =)

—Penny

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Nutrition

Calories
528 kcal
26%

Carbohydrates
103.8 g
33%

Cholesterol
53 mg
18%

Fat
7.3 g
11%

Fiber
3.4 g
14%

Protein
10.5 g
21%

Sodium
167 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Macaroni Salad II

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 528
Calories from Fat: 66

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.3g 11 %
Saturated Fat 5.3g 27 %
Cholesterol 53mg 18 %
Sodium 167mg 7 %
** Potassium 219mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 103.8g 33 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.4g 14 %
Protein 10.5g 21 %
Sugars 55g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 34 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 24 %
** Thiamin 41 %
** Niacin 41 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 66 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.