Best 4 Moms Awesome Macaroni Salad Enough To Feed A Crowd Recipes

Feast your taste buds on Mom's Awesome Macaroni Salad, a delightful dish perfect for feeding a crowd and creating unforgettable memories at your next gathering. This classic macaroni salad recipe boasts a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your palate. You'll discover a harmonious blend of tender macaroni, crisp vegetables, savory seasonings, and a creamy, tangy dressing that brings it all together. Let's embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the details of this crowd-pleasing macaroni salad and explore the additional recipes included in this article, promising a delectable array of culinary creations.

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MOM'S MACARONI SALAD

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Yum! What a great macaroni salad for summer BBQ's and picnics. It's a delicious basic macaroni salad recipe everyone should have in their recipe box. There's nothing fancy but the flavors are perfect. We loved the slight sweetness the sweet pickle relish gives the salad. The small amount of mustard balances out the flavor and...

Provided by Darci Juris

Categories Pasta Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pkg macaroni, elbow (about 12 oz)
4 eggs, hardboiled
5 stalks celery
1/4 c sweet relish
3/4 c good mayonnaise
2 Tbsp yellow mustard
dash(es) salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Cook macaroni per package instructions. Drain and let cool.
2. Chop celery and eggs.
3. Add chopped celery, eggs, and macaroni in a large bowl.
4. Mix in mayonnaise, mustard, and relish.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Enjoy!

MOM'S BEST MACARONI SALAD

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This is, by far, the best macaroni salad I've ever put into my mouth. It has a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness, and it is so pretty with all of the multi-colored veggies. Be ready for this to disappear before you put it on the table! I have six children, and it is all I can do to keep them from nibbling on it while I'm mixing it up!

Provided by Renee Chase

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
4 carrots, shredded
1 large red onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
In a large bowl, stir together the carrots, red onion, green pepper, red pepper and celery. Mix in the mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, toss gently, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I usually make this a day ahead of time, and stir it occasionally to blend the flavors. The macaroni will absorb some of the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 205.4 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

MY MOM'S AWESOME MACARONI SALAD (ENOUGH TO FEED A CROWD!)

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This was my Mom's recipe. She never wrote anything down, so the amounts on the seasonings are estimates and 'to taste.' She always said the key ingredient was 'love.'

Provided by MHudson

Categories Shrimp Salad

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 ½ cups mayonnaise
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until chilled; drain.
Mix mayonnaise, white vinegar, seasoned salt, sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl with a whisk until smooth. Stir tuna, baby shrimp, cucumber, and sweet onion into the mayonnaise mixture to coat ingredients completely; add chopped eggs and stir. Pour chilled macaroni into the bowl and stir; top with sliced eggs. Garnish salad with paprika.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 451.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MOM'S AWESOME MACARONI SALAD- ENOUGH TO FEED A CROWD

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A twist on traditional macaroni salad that includes tuna, tiny shrimp, hard boiled eggs, and cucumber instead of celery. Delicious and even better the next day!

Provided by MHudson07

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni
2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
2 (5 ounce) cans light chunk tuna in water, drained
2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled (divided)
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon paprika, for garnish

Steps:

Cook elbow macaroni per package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
While the macaroni is cooking, chop the onion and seed and chop the cucumber.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Stir in the drained chunk light tuna,baby shrimp,chopped onion and chopped cucumber and mix all ingredients thoroughly. Chop 4 of the hard boiled eggs and add to the mixture. Stir in the drained elbow macaroni. This may seem to be "runny" initially but it firms up nicely as it cools. Slice the remaining 2 hard boiled eggs and place on top; garnish the top of the salad by sprinkling with paprika. Cover and place in the refrigerator and allow it to cool for at least 1-2 hours prior to serving; ideally chilling it overnight is better so the flavors can mingle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.3, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 152.9, Sodium 641.4, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 19.2

Tips:

Use high-quality pasta: The type of pasta you use can make a big difference in the final dish. Look for a pasta that is made with high-quality ingredients and that has a good texture.
Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian, and it refers to the ideal texture for pasta. Pasta that is cooked al dente is still slightly firm to the bite, which helps it to hold its shape and flavor in the salad.
Use a variety of vegetables: The vegetables in a macaroni salad can add a lot of flavor, color, and texture. Choose a variety of vegetables that you like and that will complement the other ingredients in the salad.
Don't overdress the salad: A macaroni salad should be dressed with just enough dressing to coat the pasta and vegetables. Too much dressing will make the salad soggy and bland.
Chill the salad before serving: Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop. It also makes the salad more refreshing on a hot day.

Conclusion:

Mom's Awesome Macaroni Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a crowd. With its simple ingredients and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will feed a crowd, give Mom's Awesome Macaroni Salad a try!