Mom's Best Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Mom's Best Macaroni Salad

By: SPIDERELLA  
"This is, by far, the best macaroni salad I've ever put into my mouth. It has a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness, and it is so pretty with all of the multi-colored veggies. Be ready for this to disappear before you put it on the table! I have six children, and it is all I can do to keep them from nibbling on it while I'm mixing it up!"

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 4 carrots, shredded
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the carrots, red onion, green pepper, red pepper and celery. Mix in the mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, toss gently, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I usually make this a day ahead of time, and stir it occasionally to blend the flavors. The macaroni will absorb some of the liquid.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 424 | Total Fat: 24.7g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2005 by Shannon 
I made this macaroni salad for my daughter's figure skating competition. It was served to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2008 by Marie 
Great recipe, with a few modifications: omit the 1/2 cup of sugar, as the condensed milk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2005 by Lauryn's Nana 
THE SWEET CREAMY TASTE was such a nice surprise when guests had their first mouthful of this... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2005 by 4boys 
Way Way Way too sweet. Not worth the time chopping. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2005 by KAT20NJ 
I made this for labor day and was told several times that this was the best macaroni salad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2005 by MLHAYES25 
This was very good big hit at the neighborhood barbque. I did leave out a few things like the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2006 by suz 
Made 120 servings of this salad for a large picnic - took forever to do all that chopping but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2005 by MRSCUZZ 
This is excellent...My husband and daughter wanted to eat it before it sat overnight. This is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2005 by MARYSMOM3 
Took this recipe to a softball team pinic and everyone fell in love with it. I made to... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2005 by ADDYNRILEYSMOM 
This is an excellent recipe!!! Perfect blend of sweet and tangy. And best of all, no egg! A... MORE

 
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