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Macaroni salad recipe request

5 years ago

I have not had a macoroni salad I cared for other than many years ago from a small local diner which has closed. I am to bring macaroni salad to a pool party for someone moving away.

Anyone have a recipe that's a keeper? I think no meat or fish would be best.

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OutsidePlaying

5 years ago

This one was posted in a recent thread by a GW’er known for good recipes. She said her family loves it and she has tweaked it a bit. She does not add the tomatoes, and adds 3 carrots, grated. From Food Network. I will try it myself.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/american-macaroni-salad-recipe-2011554

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Annie Deighnaugh
5 years ago
I like this one: https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/the-best-macaroni-salad-ever/
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phyllis__mn
5 years ago

https://thestayathomechef.com/macaroni-salad/ is a really good one, too.
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last modified: 5 years ago
I LOVE macaroni salad and make it very similar to the chicken salad I posted in another thread. Salad macaroni, chopped hard boiled egg, finely chopped celery, chopped black olives (for hubby) and thinly sliced green onion (i only use the green tops but the entired onion can be used). Because i dont care for a tangy macaroni salad, i dont use vinegar or pickle juice, just mayo, salt and pepper as the dressing. I lightly coat the macaroni with mayo because I don't like a gloppy salad, but this is also a matter of personal preference.

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Haha Outside that is the one I asked Mtn to share. I am going to make it this week.
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