DELI MAC SALAD

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It can be difficult to replicate the flavor and texture of authentic deli mac... but this recipe pulls it off beautifully!

Provided by Helene Mulvihill

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
1 c white vinegar
1 c white sugar
1 c finely chopped bell pepper
1 Tbsp celery seed
2 or 3 big globs of mayo

Steps:

  • 1. Heat vinegar and sugar on stove until sugar is dissolved; cool.
  • 2. Toss vinegar sugar mixture with macaroni. Refrigerate in freezer bags for several hours to allow it to set. *NOTE* After soaking, it's possible for there to be some excess sugar/vinegar mixture, if you find it to be very soupy you can toss it into a colander for a minute to drain some off.
  • 3. Toss macaroni with peppers and celery seed. Add mayo to taste. Yummmo!

Joe Dandrea
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Talha Rahman
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5 stars!


Joel Brierley
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This is my new go-to macaroni salad recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out delicious. I love that you can use different types of pasta and vegetables, depending on what you have on hand.


Jay Jannat
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Too vinegary for my taste.


Awonke Mzwethemba
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Delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The macaroni salad was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect side dish for our picnic.


Sushant Zha
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I was really excited to try this recipe but unfortunately it was a bit bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add extra mustard and some chopped fresh herbs to liven it up.


wakil khan
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So easy and fast to make! Perfect side dish for our barbecue. I made a double batch because I knew it would be popular and I was right - it disappeared in minutes!


NP Gaming
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Meh.


Iker Galindo
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. The sweet pickle relish and Dijon mustard give it a unique and tangy flavor that everyone raved about. Will definitely make this again soon.


Kajol Koraish
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Super easy and everyone in the family loved it. I like that you can easily customize it with different ingredients. I added chopped celery and red pepper and used Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Turned out perfect!


brentonchristopher
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This was the BEST macaroni salad I've ever made - and I've been making it for years! I am NOT a fan of raw onions but this recipe converted me. My family loved this simple but delicious recipe and even my picky 10-year-old son went back for second -