Best 3 My Moms Awesome Macaroni Salad Enough To Feed A Crowd Recipes
Macaroni salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer cookouts. It is also a great way to use up leftover macaroni. This recipe collection features a variety of macaroni salad recipes, from classic to unique. Whether you like your macaroni salad with mayonnaise, vinegar, or a combination of both, there is a recipe here for you. You'll also find recipes for macaroni salad with different add-ins, such as vegetables, fruit, and meat. With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect macaroni salad recipe for your next gathering.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
MY MOM'S AWESOME MACARONI SALAD (ENOUGH TO FEED A CROWD!)
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 Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
MY MOM'S AWESOME MACARONI SALAD (ENOUGH TO FEED A CROWD!)
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
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
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 ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your macaroni salad. Choose ripe tomatoes, crisp celery, and sweet onions.
- Cook the macaroni al dente: This means cooking it until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will become mushy and ruin the salad.
- Cool the macaroni before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a light hand with the mayonnaise: Too much mayonnaise will make the salad heavy and greasy. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Season the salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings until the salad is flavorful but not overpowering.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become even more delicious.
Conclusion:
My Mom's Awesome Macaroni Salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect macaroni salad that will be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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