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Mom's Macaroni Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Rina

"This is the salad my Mom has always made for us. It is zippy yet almost sweet. It is not the traditional creamy style but is made with a vinaigrette instead. It never hangs around very long at our place!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 cups macaroni
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 4 cucumbers, sliced
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2/3 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water
  2. In a small bowl mix sugar, parsley, vinegar, salt, oil, dried mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Combine onions, tomato and cucumber with macaroni. Pour dressing over noodles. Chill and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by ruthplambeck
I have served this salad many times, and always get asked for the recipe. It's a wonderful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2005 by claireb
This salad was a hit both times I made it. The second time I made some chages that I think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by JUSTCYN
This was a nice change from the mayo type macaroni salad. I had something similar to it in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by jessmersereau
I really really liked this salad. I usually like a creamy salad, but couldn't find a recipe I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2005 by Aspiring Chef Rita
We really enjoyed this. I ended up trying this at the last minute since I had made Kim's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by Duckball
This dressing was horrible. I tried adding all sorts of things to it to save it (fresh garlic,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2003 by KELT
I hate cucumbers[lol], so I made this without them! I used 2 very large Jersey tomatoes and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2003 by KIM_E
I'm sorry, I'm a person that likes a variety of different tastes, but this was nasty. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2006 by TRELLA72
AWESOME!! I had a potluck at work today and made this salad for the 1st time..needless to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by Cali Girl
I thought this was a great mac salad. A little too sweet so next time I would decrease the...