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Mindy's Macaroni Salad

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!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 370 | Total Fat: 17.5g | Cholesterol: 116mg

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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
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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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2009 by 2obies 
Great the following day!!!!! The only changes I made were no eggs (we were out) and red bell... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2009 by beth 
the family loved it and it was easy to make MORE

 
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