Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 16, 2004

We loved this, even Scott who doesn't like cold pasta. I did make a coupld of changes. We used can chicken (don't like tuna)(I put in in a bowl and separated the chunks with a fork), used the little salad macaronies, red pepper instead of green and add chopped cucumber. We also used lite miracle whip instead of the mayo (we're not big mayo fans). I'd been looking for an easier way to make chicken mac salad and this was perfect. You couldn't even tell that the chicken was canned, and it was so much easier than boiling that chicken all day. thanks:-)

—RUCIFEY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 05, 2007

I followed this recipe exactly. There was too much garlic for my taste. Also, my house smelled of garlic for 3 days because of this recipe. I would not make this again, and would reccomend anyone else trying this recipe start with less garlic powder and add until it suits your taste.

—KITTENFOREMAN

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Aug 23, 2003

Yum. I have made this twice now, the first time following it to a tee for (tuna macaroni) & the second time just looking for macaroni salad, in which I changed a bit. I used eggs instead of tuna, miracle whip instead of mayo, red peppers instead of green, and per my hubbys suggestion, ketchup instead of mustard (which was a suprisingly pleasnt change). We like it both ways! Thanks Jennie!

—I'm nuts too...

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Nov 29, 2007

Great recipe if you don't like a sweet macaroni salad. My husband who hates the normal sweet macaroni salad loves this. He said what ever you do don't lose this recipe. I used one can of tuna and three boiled eggs and only 1 tbls of garlic powder.

—Aahni

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Aug 23, 2003

We were entertaining some neighbors and I made this to go along with a brisket and red potatoes. I didn't have any tuna, so I left it out, but added chopped boiled eggs. Instead of celery, I like to add minced onions and some paprika. I've read over other macaroni salad recipes that add some cider vinegar to the mayo. I'm thinking that would give it a sweet and sour taste, which I think I might try when I DO make this again. My company loved it!! Thanks bunches Jennie.

—JOSIE

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Jun 15, 2005

Made it first time and immediate realize that I must use honey Dijon mustard instead. I also added paprika and about 1 and 1/2 of table spoon of Dill pickle juice to taste. Without paprika and pickle juice it is kinda flat.

—NE1234

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Nov 22, 2006

I was looking for a super easy lunch and this was perfect! I added a pinch of celery salt (my husband hates celery, so we compromised) and took the advice on using a little bit of pickle juice. Very tasty!!! I will definitely use this recipe again!!

—heather

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Aug 02, 2005

This has become my holy grail macaroni salad recipe. I took it to a church supper a couple of months ago, and it was a big hit!! I did make a minor change, in that I used Miracle Whip in place of the mayonnaise. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

—EFFIEBUG

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Nutrition

Calories
369 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
19.9 g
6%

Cholesterol
23 mg
8%

Fat
27 g
41%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
12.3 g
25%

Sodium
248 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 369
Calories from Fat: 243

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 41 %
Saturated Fat 4.1g 20 %
Cholesterol 23mg 8 %
Sodium 248mg 10 %
Potassium 211mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.9g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 12.3g 25 %
Sugars 2.2g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 18 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 15 %
Thiamin 25 %
Niacin 66 %
Vitamin B6 27 %
Magnesium 9 %
Folate 33 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.