Best 8 Aunt Marthas Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Aunt Martha's Macaroni Salad is a classic American side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. This simple yet flavorful salad is made with cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, sweet pickle relish, and hard-boiled eggs. The macaroni salad is tossed in a creamy dressing and chilled until ready to serve.

For those with dietary restrictions, this recipe offers variations to make it gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan. The gluten-free version uses gluten-free macaroni, while the dairy-free version omits the mayonnaise and uses a dairy-free alternative. The vegan version uses vegan mayonnaise and omits the eggs.

In addition to the main macaroni salad recipe, the article also includes a recipe for a bacon-ranch macaroni salad and a recipe for a buffalo chicken macaroni salad. The bacon-ranch macaroni salad is a creamy and flavorful variation that is perfect for those who love the classic combination of bacon and ranch dressing. The buffalo chicken macaroni salad is a spicy and tangy variation that is perfect for those who love buffalo chicken wings.

No matter which variation you choose, Aunt Martha's Macaroni Salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AUNT MARTHA'S MACARONI SALAD



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My great Aunt Martha Benner used to make this all the time during the summers at the Jersey Shore where we had all the families and kids together under one roof! Even though she has passed on, us ladies still make this same recipe today. She loved to make this with shrimp mostly, but the shrimp can be substituted with Tuna or...

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
3 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
1/4 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 green, yellow, orange or red bell pepper (i prefer the orange or yellow)
1 lb large shrimp, cooked, drained and chopped
if substituting tuna use 2 cans of solid white tuna, chicken, 2 large cans of chicken breast meat
1 bottle cap full of cider vinegar (if you like a more robust taste, try adding malt vinegar)
2 sprig(s) fresh curly parsley, minced
hellmans mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the cooled elbow macaroni, shrimp, onion, bell pepper and parsley together. Add several large spoonfuls of mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well. You may have to add more mayonnaise as it will be absorbed by the macaroni. Make sure that you add enough as the salad should be moist, but not too creamy. Re-season to taste as needed. Chill until served.
  • 2. Note: You will need to add mayonnaise after this sits in the fridge for a length of time as the mayonnaise gets absorbed by the macaroni. You can also add a little more vinegar if needed.

CREAMY MACARONI SALAD



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A tablespoon of mayo helps lend that tell-tale tangy flavor that everyone loves to this lower-in-fat recipe that instead relies on low-fat yogurt to bring creaminess.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
2 hard-cooked large eggs, whites roughly chopped, yolks left whole
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 radishes, quartered and thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot. In a small bowl, finely mash 1 egg yolk with a fork (reserve remaining yolk for another use). Add yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice; stir until smooth. Add to pasta, then stir in egg whites, radishes, celery, and pickle. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chives just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.

Provided by Graden

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
⅔ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 528.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

MARTHA GOOCH MACARONI SALAD



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Growing up in Nebraska we had all kinds of Martha Gooch macaroni and pasta. It was on all the shelves. Something we all grew up with was the Martha Gooch Macaroni Salad. It was a boxed mix but ended up at every putluck and picnic I remember going to. I made it for my family quite often. Then MG was acquired by American Italian Pasta Company and they discontinued the mix. :( Apparently I am not the only one bummed by this as I found a copycat recipe. My photo.

Provided by Mary Ann Hanson @DeaconGrandma

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cup(s) dry ditalini or salad rings
1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise
1/2 cup(s) salad dressing (like miracle whip)
1 teaspoon(s) each, onion and garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) each, dry mustard and turmeric
1 teaspoon(s) vinegar
1 teaspoon(s) sugar (i add another)
1 tablespoon(s) garden seasoning (tones or perc)
- sometimes after chilling i find this needs a little extra salt and a splash of vinegar.

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain in a colander.
  • While macaroni is cooking combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold the salad. Mix well and let set until ready to combine with macaroni.
  • Add cooled macaroni and mix well. Chill for several hours and serve.
  • This macaroni salad was great to add any other ingredients you wanted. Any other veggies or meat. This stuff was so good! This recipe is really close but not quite exact. I really miss the real stuff!
  • If desired you can use all mayo or salad dressing. For the boxed mix, I always used half of each.

AMERICAN MACARONI SALAD



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Bring this classic American Macaroni Salad recipe from Food Network Kitchen to your next picnic � it's perfect for an outdoor barbecue spread.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
1/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional)
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato, if using. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

AUNT LOUISE MACARONI SALAD



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This is an old family recipe. My Mother used to just add pementos and salad dressing to the macaroni. My Aunt is the one that came up with the dressing that perked it up. Not health smart but colorfull for holidays and you either love it or can't stand it. Of course our family loves it.

Provided by Lil345

Categories     Potluck

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked macaroni
1 jar chopped pimiento
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon flour
sweet gherkin (optional)
sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix sugar& mustard.
  • Add vinegar.
  • bring to a boil remove from heat.
  • Mix egg& flour with a little water.
  • Slowly stir into hot mixture.
  • Be careful not to curdle, strain if you do.
  • Pour over macaroni.
  • Add pimentos.
  • cool then add a little cubed sharp cheese and cut up sweet pickles if desired.
  • Dressing ingredients may be put in blender and mixed then cook until it comes to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 83.4, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.5, Protein 4.4

SWEET MACARONI SALAD



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A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one of my favorites. I occasionally leave out the green pepper if I know that people don't like it, and it still tastes great. -Idalee Scholz, Cocoa Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
4 medium carrots, shredded
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine macaroni and vegetables. Whisk together remaining ingredients until smooth and sugar is dissolved; stir into macaroni mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AUNT WOOFIE'S MACARONI SALAD



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I have been making my Macaroni Salad like this for years. . The juice from the green olives and pickles really add to the flavor of the salad. Slice the olives and pickles before measuring them. This is really good if you make it the night before you are going to serve it. It gives the different flavors and juices a chance to blend really well. I don't like my pasta salads with a lot of mustard so I use horseradish sauce. You can replace it with more mustard if you want. I use the mustard for color only. Prep time is approximate. Cook time is the refrigeration time. This recipe can easily be doubled.

Provided by AuntWoofieWoof

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked salad macaroni (or any kind of macaroni)
2 quarts water, in a pan
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise or 1 1/4 cups Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons horseradish sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon brine, from green olives
1 tablespoon brine, from pickles
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard (for color, you can add more if you want.)
1/4 cup milk (if needed)
2 tablespoons sliced green olives
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
4 tablespoons chopped hamburger dill pickle slices
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil and add macaroni.
  • Cook until macaroni is done.
  • Drain, rinse and set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl mix next 6 ingredients together until well blended.
  • If the mixture is too thick add the milk a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • Add the sliced black and green olives, chopped pickles, chopped onion and chopped egg.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • Add the macaroni and mix well until the macaroni is covered with the mixture.
  • You may need to add a little bit more milk to make it easier to mix together.
  • Add a tablespoon or so at a time.
  • Garnish with the egg slices.
  • Sprinkle with Paprika if desired.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.2, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 180.2, Sodium 826, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 9.5

Tips for Making the Best Macaroni Salad

- **Use high-quality ingredients:** Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your macaroni salad. Use high-quality mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar, and fresh vegetables and herbs. - **Cook the pasta al dente:** The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and texture in the salad. - **Chill the salad before serving:** Macaroni salad is best served cold, so be sure to chill it for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up. - **Experiment with different ingredients:** There are endless possibilities when it comes to macaroni salad. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients, such as different types of pasta, vegetables, herbs, and dressings. - **Make it your own:** The best macaroni salad is the one that you like the most. So feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to your own taste.

Conclusion

Macaroni salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best macaroni salad that everyone will love. Enjoy your homemade macaroni salad!

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