Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Simple Macaroni Salad

By: sandi 
"This is a very basic pasta salad, easily fixed up by adding extra vegetables or some chopped salami."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups macaroni
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
  • 3/4 cup fat free Italian-style dressing
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, eggs, pickles, celery and green onions. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 204 | Total Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 70mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2003 by RaynBensMom   view full review
This is an excellent basic recipe for pasta salad. I added small amounts each of avacado,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by Linda Correia Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is closer to my macaroni salad and I like it better without bellpepper. Use a bag of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by Paula   view full review
Excellent Recipe! I used Kraft Greek Vinaigrette dressing instead of Italian dressing. Also I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by Erimess Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Sorry, but I thought this terribly boring. I don't quite comprehend the concept of rating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by CHRISTINAJ78   view full review
This pasta salad was so simple and light, we couldn't stop eating it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by Kimby   view full review
I dont know if I did something wrong, but we were not crazy about this one.

 

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