MOM'S FAMOUS MACARONI SALAD

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I normally am not a fan of either macaroni or potato salads, but this stuff is the greatest. I have never met anyone that doesn't at least like it a little bit. My mom gets requests for this at any potluck occasion she attends. The only problem with it, is that this makes a huge portion and my mom has never been able to find a...

Provided by Shannon Carey

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb macaroni, dry (we use the small ditalini if we can find it)
3-5 can(s) (small) of chopped olives
1 stock of celery
1 whole white onion
12-14 eggs, hard boiled
1 jar(s) whole sweet pickles
1/2-3/4 jar(s) mayonnaise (30 oz size)
3-4 Tbsp mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Cook up macaroni til tender and boil eggs.
  • 2. While macaroni is cooking, slice up celery, onion, sweet pickles into bite size pieces and combine in big tupper.
  • 3. Drain and add in olives. Then add in mayonnaise and mustard and stir mixture.
  • 4. Once mixture is stirred up well, chop up eggs into bite size pieces then add eggs and macaroni. Be careful when stirring these in, as you don't want to mush them up too much. Try to have most of your mixing done before adding the eggs and macaroni.
  • 5. Refrigerate salad for about 8-12 hours(or overnight) before serving if possible, as this always tastes better after sitting.
  • 6. One thing to keep in mind, is that everything in this salad is to taste, so if your family doesn't like olives as well, don't put as much in. This is a VERY subjective recipe! Enjoy :-)

Vinny Nevarez
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This macaroni salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Jalina Rucker
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I love this macaroni salad! It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's also really easy to make.


Iam zeusae
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This macaroni salad is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.


AHAD Jutt
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.


Jose Otero
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This macaroni salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Firoz Ahmed
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I made this macaroni salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Yabe Tsega
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This macaroni salad is so good! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the addition of the celery and pickles.


Mubashra Rajpoot
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This was my first time making macaroni salad and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salad was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sajiwa Bandara
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I've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Antston Vorster
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This macaroni salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.