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.

Ifeoluwa Olamide
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I made this macaroni salad for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Layla Johnston
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This macaroni salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs and bacon for a little extra prot


Toheed Ahmed
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I was looking for a new macaroni salad recipe, and I'm so glad I found this one! It's so easy to make, and it turned out amazing. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Segan Abdullah
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This macaroni salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Carlos Valle
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I made this macaroni salad for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ravi Soni
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This macaroni salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs and bacon for a little extra prot


Maria C Rodriguez
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I was looking for a new macaroni salad recipe, and I'm so glad I found this one! It's so easy to make, and it turned out amazing. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Surafeal Erkyihun
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This macaroni salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamranimran Kamranimran
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I've made this macaroni salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for potlucks and picnics. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Fanta Cherif
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This is my new favorite macaroni salad recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Double Roti
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I made this macaroni salad for a family gathering, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Ben Fitzpatrick
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This macaroni salad was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved it. The dressing was creamy and tangy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Patrick Pressley
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jai S
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The macaroni salad turned out amazing. The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sila Akter
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This macaroni salad is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs and bacon for a little extra protein.


Tyrese Teirney
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Aunt Martha's Macaroni Salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but the combination of flavors is perfect. The macaroni is cooked al dente, and the dressing is creamy and tangy. I added some chopped celery and onion for a little extra cr