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Grandma Susie's Macaroni Salad

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"This is always a big hit at family picnics and parties. There are so many different ingredients you can add or remove to make it your own. It is one of my most requested salads. This dish is best if done the day before. I usually will leave it in the refrigerator overnight." — comfortfoodmama

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook spiral pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and set aside.
Mix yellow and red bell peppers, pickles, black olives, ham, and onion in a large salad bowl; stir in spiral pasta. Mix in the mayonnaise until thoroughly coated. Stir in poppy and mustard seeds; season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate salad until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 25 mins

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May 16, 2012

This pasta salad is very flavorful and I will definately make this again! I used sandwich meat because I did not have any cubed ham on hand. I followed the directions completely and think this should be made a day ahead as the pickle and red onion will marinate the mayo overnight. I also used Hellman's low-fat mayo to make it healthier.

—MommySmith

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Nutrition

Calories
451 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
32.2 g
10%

Cholesterol
17 mg
6%

Fat
33.2 g
51%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
7.1 g
14%

Sodium
455 mg
18%

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

Nutritional Information

Grandma Susie's Macaroni Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 451
Calories from Fat: 299

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.2g 51 %
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26 %
Cholesterol 17mg 6 %
Sodium 455mg 18 %
Potassium 171mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.2g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 7.1g 14 %
Sugars 2.5g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 56 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 37 %
Vitamin B6 22 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 55 %

* 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.