A perfect recipe for that large picnic or potluck. Crowd pleasing macaroni salad with ham, onion, green pepper, hard cooked eggs and carrots. The ham is optional.
Provided by BAKERSUNLIMITED
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 75
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a very large pot of lightly salted water with oil to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for about 30 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 12 to 17 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and plunge in cold water. Remove from water, peel and chop.
- In a large bowl mix together: onion, bell pepper, carrots, chopped eggs and ham. In another bowl mix together garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Stir together: vegetable and egg mixture, mayonnaise mixture and cooked macaroni.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 122.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
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Stardrop Rose
[email protected]I love that this macaroni salad is so customizable. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste. I often add diced ham or shredded chicken.
Sun Dj
[email protected]This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add diced carrots, celery, and hard-boiled eggs.
Clare Weber
[email protected]I've tried many macaroni salad recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I highly recommend it!
Zahia Shoshi
[email protected]This macaroni salad is always a hit at potlucks and picnics. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it's a make-ahead dish too.
Keon Freeman
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise-based salads, but this one is an exception. The dressing is light and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Darwining Gumball
[email protected]This macaroni salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I especially love the addition of fresh herbs and vegetables.
Thandeka
[email protected]I love that this macaroni salad is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste. I often add diced celery or chopped hard-boiled eggs.
Summer Abdullah
[email protected]This macaroni salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the night before a party or picnic so that the flavors have time to meld. It's always a crowd-pleaser!
Polygon Cake
[email protected]I've made this macaroni salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time too.
Jacob Nutt
[email protected]This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Taiah Waul
[email protected]I'm always looking for new macaroni salad recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's a great balance of sweet and tangy, and the vegetables add a nice pop of color and flavor.
Shahrukh Ali khan
[email protected]I made this macaroni salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables add a nice crunch.
Tracie Mills
[email protected]This macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I especially love the addition of fresh herbs.
zelz SG
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise-based salads. But I'm so glad I did! The dressing is light and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Serena Silo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it's versatile too - you can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
Kenneth Nsubuga
[email protected]I've tried many macaroni salad recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I highly recommend it!
Ristadul Islam
[email protected]This macaroni salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about how flavorful and refreshing it was. I'll definitely be making it again soon.