Nona's Famous Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Nona's Famous Macaroni Salad

By: sandydee 
"This recipe was my beloved late mother-in-law's always requested salad. It is deceptively easy and I still prepare it for my children and family. A few of the ingredients include radishes, green onions, celery and a bit of mayonnaise."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 1 bunch radishes, sliced
  • 1 green onions
  • 6 large stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse under cold water, and drain.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, radishes, green onions, celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Mix well, chill, and serve with sliced tomatoes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 216 | Total Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by HPEDAY   view full review
This was a hit at a party we had, it is even better the second day.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2005 by CHEFTASTY   view full review
This is a great recipe. I, too, upped the mayo (Hellman's Mayonnaise because it's the best),...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by PAIXFUL   view full review
Excellent! Very tasty and a unique salad idea. I upped the mayonnaise to 1/3 cup because I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2004 by LAURAMA1230   view full review
It was okay. I thought it was a little bland and definitely not enough mayo - I had to add a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by jean Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent! No changes, just seasonal additions. Chopped zucchini, fresh snap peas, cucumber,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
Used peas instead of celery.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by Kalex   view full review
This was a very good salad. I used reduced fat mayo and whole wheat pasta. It turned out...

 

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