Macaroni Salad Virginia Style Recipe
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Macaroni Salad Virginia Style

By: RCOMP 
"A macaroni salad that utilizes tarragon vinegar for a delicious tangy taste. For optimum flavor, chill the salad 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving."

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
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  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups macaroni
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together butter, tarragon vinegar, flour and egg. Stirring continuously, heat 10 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, prepare the sauce by combining the tarragon vinegar mixture with mayonnaise.
  3. Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  4. Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and pour into the bowl with the sauce. Stir until the macaroni is well coated.
  5. Mix the coated macaroni with the eggs, cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper and salt.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 244 | Total Fat: 18.5g | Cholesterol: 83mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by Falls Gourmet   view full review
This salad was good, but nothing that I would move to Virginia for. I made two little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2011 by Marianne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My hubby and I agreed that this needed just a little more flavor and a little less mayo. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by pinupmama09   view full review
This def isnt VA Style.. I should know:)

 

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