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Mindy's Macaroni Salad

SUBMITTED BY: TIMSGAL

"I remember my mom making the best macaroni salad when I was a kid. I wanted to make mine similar to hers, but added a few things I like, such as pimiento, vinegar, and a gherkin for a little tartness to balance out the sweetness. My husband, who doesn't really like pasta salads, loves this!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
  • 1 medium sweet gherkin pickle, diced
  • 3/4 cup creamy salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the macaroni, celery, sweet onion, pimentos, and pickle. In a separate bowl, mix the creamy salad dressing, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture. Fold in the eggs. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2005 by BO12128
This is the best salad I've ever had. We enjoyed this at a Memorial Day cook-out and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2005 by Mel
Wonderful flavor without being too overwhelming. Rather than a sweet gherkin, I used chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2005 by SIMBALION
This was a good recipe, but I thought a little on the sweet side. Maybe I used too much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2005 by HEIDI625
Very good. I didn't use pimentos and I also used dill instead of sweet pickles in this salad.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2005 by DARLENE57
I liked this recipe. The dressing was just a little too sweet for my kids but I thought it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2007 by DVLWINGS
I don't usually like macaroni salad, but made this as part of an offering for a party. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by TIMSGAL
Looks like I'm rating my own recipe ... but I just want everyone to know that this dressing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2006 by I'm nuts too...
Tasty, I was worried about this because of the amount of mustard as it turned yellowish in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by ANN MARIE01
Very good salad! I had a hankering for mac salad on Memorial Day(something about patriotic... MORE


 
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