Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Macaroni Salad

By: Linda 
"This recipe is easily multiplied for a crowd. Everyone in my family asks me to bring this to our functions. I even make it for weddings. Sometimes I use a mixture of different kinds of pasta, especially if I only have a little of this kind or that. Depending on what type of macaroni used, more dressing may be required. The recipe calls for red onion, but sweet onion is great, too."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (72)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons celery seed

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. Peel, and chop.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry mustard, and sweet pickle juice. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, celery, onion, olives, sweet pickles, carrots, green pepper, celery seeds, and eggs. Stir in dressing, and mix well.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 689 | Total Fat: 40.3g | Cholesterol: 163mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by BARB MAXWELL   view full review
I made this for a cover dish dinner, and it did NOT last. Everyone remarked about the flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by MOLSON7   view full review
I made this over the holiday weekend for my family and it was a hit. The only thing I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2003 by RAEL   view full review
This is a very good recipe. Multiplied it many times and made it for my daughter's wedding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2003 by MRS.STORY   view full review
!!!We really love this recipe. It does make a HUGE amount, and the dressing should be at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by KELLYCLARK22   view full review
I can't rate this yet because I didn't like what I did. I used large elbow macaroni (that was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2005 by ROOKIE COOKIE   view full review
I made this with all the ingredients except the olives and bell peppers ('cause my wife...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2003 by Bonnie   view full review
I used 1/2 cup mayo and 1/2 cup sour cream, and the dressing was great. I didn't add the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2004 by MLARK   view full review
This is the best recipe I found for macaroni salad. My hubby even said it's as good as his...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
Great recipe Linda! I used salad macaroni, left out the olives and cut the celery seed to 1T....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2003 by JANDAIZ   view full review
TERRIFIC, EASY recipe. Basic and very TASTY!!!! I used red pepper instead of green bell...

 

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