MAMA'S MACARONI SALAD
Easy and yummy cold pasta salad with a sweet dressing that reminds me of a poppy seed dressing. This has been handed down in my family for generations. Best made the day before to allow the pasta to absorb the dressing and the flavors blend. Hope you like it! PS This is also a great dressin for a sweet mayo slaw dressing.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions using salted water.
- Drain and rinse with cold water to remove the starchy water and cool the pasta quickly.
- Shake the strained to remove as much water as possible from the pasta. You want it as dry as possible but not sticking together.
- Place in large bowl and add the veggies. (This really is best and prettiest when the veggies are diced small.).
- Mix all the dressing ingredients together- I usually put it in an empty jar with a tight fitting lid- like an old mayo jar- and shake-the kids like to do this part! (The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in refrigerator).
- Pour dressing over pasta and veggies and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Refrigerate.
- NOTE: Holidays: The red and green veggies look great at Christmastime!
- BBQ's/Picnics: Place the bowl on top of a bowl filled with ice to keep it really cold.
- You can use other veggies too- Great way to use up the garden goodies!
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Messiah Brown
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars.
pastor lawrence asuquo umoh
[email protected]Overall, this is a good recipe. I would recommend it to others.
Prabindon1 Kera
[email protected]I wish the recipe had included instructions on how to make the dressing from scratch.
Moursalin Islam
[email protected]This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
Our lord Allha
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out bland. I think I might have used too much vinegar.
Ignatius Obey
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni.
Joane Prada
[email protected]I'm always looking for new macaroni salad recipes, and this one is a winner. It's so easy to make and so delicious.
Tshegofatso Malobola
[email protected]I made this salad exactly as the recipe stated, and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing!
It’s Emon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Rasheed Alijee
[email protected]I love the addition of celery and onion in this salad. It gives it a nice crunch.
Megan Macaskill
[email protected]This salad is the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.
Raja Bhatti
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Tristan Martin
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Thabiiso WakaMbili
[email protected]This salad is always a crowd-pleaser. I've even had people ask me for the recipe.
Khainza Barbra
[email protected]I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Khurt Dada
[email protected]The secret to this salad is in the dressing. The combination of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and sugar is perfect.
Muhammad Aliyu Yero
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings.
Kianna Thaxton
[email protected]Mama's Macaroni Salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet so flavorful and satisfying.