Best 8 Potato Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Potato macaroni salad is a classic summer side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is made with simple, affordable ingredients that can be found at any grocery store. This versatile dish can be made ahead of time and served cold or warm, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. There are many different variations of potato macaroni salad, but the classic recipe typically includes cooked potatoes, macaroni noodles, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Some variations may also include chopped pickles, sweet relish, or mustard. This article provides three delicious recipes for potato macaroni salad:

1. Classic Potato Macaroni Salad: This recipe is a simple and straightforward take on the classic dish. It is made with cooked potatoes, elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, salt, and pepper.

2. Mustard Potato Macaroni Salad: This recipe adds a tangy twist to the classic potato macaroni salad. It is made with cooked potatoes, elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, salt, and pepper.

3. Bacon Ranch Potato Macaroni Salad: This recipe is a flavorful and indulgent take on the classic potato macaroni salad. It is made with cooked potatoes, elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, bacon, ranch dressing, celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, salt, and pepper.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HAWAIIAN BRUDDAH POTATO MAC (MACARONI) SALAD



Hawaiian Bruddah Potato Mac (Macaroni) Salad image

Aloha Bruddah! It's a local Hawaiian mixplate side favorite. I think people make it differently, just like potato salad can be made in 101 Da Kine ways. This is my own easy and favorite version of ONO (tasty) potato mac. Umm, 2 scoop potato mac, for me pleeze!

Provided by Tuihalalalala

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 eggs
7 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup elbow macaroni
3 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup frozen green peas, cooked, drained
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink; peel and chop the cooled eggs.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and set in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink; rinse with cold water.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, curry powder, celery seed, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Combine the cooled potatoes, macaroni, chopped eggs, carrots, peas, and onion in a large bowl. Carefully stir in the dressing; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 345.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

HAWAIIAN MACARONI (AND POTATO) SALAD



Hawaiian Macaroni (And Potato) Salad image

Can't have a plate lunch in Hawaii without this salad. Potatoes make it very hardy and the peas, carrots and olives give it a nice color. Best Foods or Hellmans Mayo is the only kind we use.

Provided by Zephs Wife

Categories     Potluck

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces elbow macaroni (one lrg. bag, not sure of oz.)
1 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellmans)
1 -1 1/2 large onion (sweet kind is better)
2 carrots (shredded)
3 potatoes (small chunks)
4 -5 hard-boiled eggs
1 teaspoon celery seeds or 1 teaspoon celery salt
pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup frozen peas
1 ounce black olives, sliced (small can, not sure of oz.)

Steps:

  • Boil the noodles, potatoes, and eggs separately.
  • Drain when cooked through and cool.
  • In a large bowl, put noodles and cubed potatoes and add mayo to consistency you like.
  • Thinly slice the onion.
  • Shred the carrots and add both to bowl.
  • Slice hard boiled eggs and add to bowl.
  • You can use celery (thinly sliced) or the celery seed for a milder celery taste - add to mixture.
  • Add the soyu sauce and pepper to taste and mix well.
  • Add the peas and gently mix.
  • Put black olives on top.
  • You may need to add more mayo and/or soyu the next day - its always better the next day.
  • Enjoy and Aloha.

HAWAIIAN ISLAND DRIVE-IN STYLE MACARONI / POTATO SALAD



Hawaiian Island Drive-In Style Macaroni / Potato Salad image

1 Scoop of this salad, 2 scoops of cooked rice, your favorite island style meat, add a little humidity and some authentic Hawaiian music and you just might feel like you are there. I created this salad and thought it tasted like the real deal. Let me know what you think.

Provided by SkylerFox

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) box spaghetti, ripped into 2-inch lengths cooked
4 celery ribs, minced
4 russet potatoes, cut into 1/2 chunks then cooked
1 sweet onion, minced
8 hard-boiled eggs, cut both directions with egg slicer
1 3/4 cups Best Foods Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta, eggs, potatoes individually and let cool.
  • Add all of the above ingredients in very large pot/bowl and toss together.
  • Cover and referidgerate overnight to let the flavors meld together.
  • Enjoy.

HAWAIIAN POTATO AND MACARONI SALAD



Hawaiian Potato and Macaroni Salad image

We first tasted a potato and macaroni salad while in Kauai. I believe it is also popular on the other islands. My family (Ohana) all love this, and request it often. I usually double the ingredients because it goes really fast!

Provided by Diana Perry

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large red and/or gold potatoes, cooked til tender, peeled and cut into cubes
3 c cooked shell or elbow macaroni, about 1-1/2 cup macaroni cooked til tender
1/4 c red onion, finely chopped
7 large eggs, hard cooked and chopped
1 c frozen green peas, defrosted
2 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
2 large carrots, grated
3 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
2 c mayonnaise (i prefer helman's)
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp sugar
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl, toss together potatoes and next 8 ingredients; set aside.
  • 2. In small bowl, mix mayo, cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt & pepper, and cayenne if desired.
  • 3. Lightly toss with the potato and macaroni mixture.
  • 4. Refrigerate over night,or for a minimum of 4 hours. Taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Some brands of mayonnaise will seem to soak into the potatoes and macaroni overnight, so be prepared to make up another batch of the sauce if it seems too dry after refrigeration, so adjust as needed.

MACARONI AND POTATO SALAD



Macaroni and Potato Salad image

Combine two classics-macaroni and potato-to make a delicious summer salad. This dish is best served immediately, while the bacon is still warm.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large all-purpose potatoes, (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for cooking water
2 cups sugar-snap peas, (6 ounces)
1/4 pound elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained
1 pound sliced bacon
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Homemade Mayonnaise, or prepared
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn into pieces

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a small stockpot, and cover with cold salted water. Place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium high, and gently boil the potatoes until fork-tender, about 7 minutes. Drain in a colander, and set aside in a large bowl to cool.
  • Fill a small saucepan with salted water, and bring to a boil. Add the snap peas, and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Drain, and transfer peas to a bowl of ice water until cool. Drain again, slice peapods in half crosswise diagonally, and add to potatoes along with cooked macaroni.
  • In a large skillet, cook bacon until all the fat is rendered out and bacon is very crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, and set aside to drain on paper towels. When bacon is cool, crumble, and add three-quarters of it to potato mixture; set aside remaining bacon.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over potato mixture, add mint, and toss to combine. Transfer macaroni-and-potato salad to a serving dish, sprinkle top with remaining bacon, and serve immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

KITTENCAL'S RANCH POTATO SALAD OR MACARONI SALAD



Kittencal's Ranch Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad image

I have made this many times over the years for large gatherings, everyone loves it and I am always asked for the recipe --- the dressing is wonderful with potatoes or cooked pasta, you may of coarse double the amounts to feed more people --- all ingredients may be adjusted to suit taste, throw in some cooked ham or bacon if desired, plan ahead this salad must chill for at least 3 or more hours before serving, the longer chilling time the better! --- if making the potato salad and prefer a creamier salad then double the dressing amount

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 lbs cooked cubed potatoes (or can use 3 cups cooked macaroni or small shell pasta drained)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 small celery rib, finely diced
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups finely cubed cheddar cheese
4 -5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (more eggs sliced in wedges to garnish around the bowl if desired)
1/2 cup chopped sweet yum-yum pickle (optional, yum-yum pickles are sliced sweet sandwich pickles)
6 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
3/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or use 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, or to taste) or 1/2 cup salad dressing (or use 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard or 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional but good to add in)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste, I use seasoned salt)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked cubed potatoes or cooked pasta with peas. celery, green onions, cheddar cheese and chopped eggs; toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, combine relish, mayo, ranch salad dressing and mustard and garlic powder (if using) mix well then add to macaroni mixture; toss to coat then season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in chopped yum yum pickles if using; mix to combine.
  • Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3 or more hours to blend flavors (the longer chilling time the better!).
  • Delicious!

E-Z POTATO, EGG AND MACARONI SALAD



E-Z Potato, Egg and Macaroni Salad image

Make and share this E-Z Potato, Egg and Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ruth923

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 large potatoes
1 dozen hardboiled egg
1/4 sweet onion, chopped
1 cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip type)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 1/3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 lb macaroni, cooked

Steps:

  • Put in the Microwave the 7 potatoes and cook until done.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine yellow mustard, sweet onion, vinegar, and salad dressing.
  • Chop eggs.
  • Take potatoes out of microwave and peel and cut up.
  • Add all ingredients into a larger mixing bowl and toss.
  • Put in refrigerator for about an hour then serve.

POTATO MACARONI SALAD



Potato Macaroni Salad image

A friend gave me this recipe many, many years ago. The measurements for the mayo and miracle whip are estimates, Kuniko measured with a wooden spoon! (1 scoop for Miracle Whip and 3-4 scoops for Best Foods Mayonnaise). i add some Maui onion to mine but it's just as good without it. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

Provided by marisk

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 medium potatoes
6 -8 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 -3 medium dill pickles, chopped
4 tablespoons Miracle Whip
salt and pepper
1 cup celery, chopped
12 tablespoons best food mayonnaise
garlic powder
paprika
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
8 ounces macaroni

Steps:

  • Peel and cube potatoes. Boil until done. Set aside.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes: This will give your salad a more complex flavor and texture. Good options include red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, and russet potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes and macaroni separately: This will help to prevent the macaroni from getting overcooked. Cook the potatoes until they are tender but still hold their shape, and cook the macaroni according to the package directions.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise: This is the key to a creamy and flavorful potato macaroni salad. Look for a mayonnaise made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Add some chopped vegetables: This will add color, crunch, and flavor to your salad. Good options include celery, onion, and carrots.
  • Season the salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Potato macaroni salad is a classic summer side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and al dente macaroni, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious side dish, give potato macaroni salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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