DELI-STYLE MACARONI SALAD
From Cooks Illustrated "The Best Make Ahead Recipe". The idea being that you don't end up with macaroni salad that dries out. We liked this recipe, it was very creamy and a bit tangy- good! My new favorite. I will probably try some lower fat ingredients next time to lighten it up a bit.
Provided by lisar
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 3h
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot.
- Stir in 2 T. salt and the pasta and cook until completely tender. Drain the macaroni in a colander, then rinse until cool.
- Meanwhile, combine the shallot, 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice, oil, Dijon, garlic powder, ½ t. salt and a pinch of pepper in a large bowl.
- Toss the rinsed pasta with the shallot mixture, then stir in the eggs, celery, pickle relish and parsley.
- To Store: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up until 3 days.
- To Serve: Stir in the mayonnaise, milk and remaining 2 T. lemon juice into the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To Serve Right Away*: refrigerate pasta until well chilled, about 3 hours, before tossing with the mayo, milk and lemon juice. **I think you could probably get away without 3 hour refrigeration, but I would recommend it so the mayo taste could mellow out.
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Faith Etnel
[email protected]This macaroni salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.
Rabin Pun
[email protected]I love how customizable this recipe is. I added some chopped ham and cheese to mine and it was delicious.
SARVER SARVER
[email protected]This was my first time making macaroni salad and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
my_life_as_fj
[email protected]This macaroni salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and flavorful.
kyle Payne
[email protected]I'm not a fan of celery, so I omitted it from the recipe. It still turned out great!
Dereje Demtew
[email protected]I love that this macaroni salad is made with whole wheat pasta. It gives it a nice nutty flavor and makes it a bit healthier.
jayed Jr.
[email protected]This macaroni salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Stewart Johnson
[email protected]I was looking for a macaroni salad recipe that was a little different from the usual, and this one fit the bill. It's got a nice tangy flavor and the vegetables add a nice crunch.
Asford Quaicoe
[email protected]This is my go-to macaroni salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
Wafula Peter
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making it again.
King TY
[email protected]I made this macaroni salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
BlueBerry
[email protected]This was a great side dish for our summer BBQ. It was light and refreshing, and everyone loved it.
Aiman Shah
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The macaroni was overcooked and the dressing was too thick. I won't be making this again.
Ertugrul gizi
[email protected]This macaroni salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
Olivia Wint
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to the dressing.
Huzaifa Nadeem
[email protected]This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had. The dressing is perfect and the macaroni is cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Warren Kiarie
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for parties and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Manzoor Shah
[email protected]This macaroni salad is a keeper! It's creamy, flavorful, and loaded with veggies. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit.