MY MOM'S AWESOME MACARONI SALAD (ENOUGH TO FEED A CROWD!)

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This was my Mom's recipe. She never wrote anything down, so the amounts on the seasonings are estimates and 'to taste.' She always said the key ingredient was 'love.'

Provided by MHudson

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 ½ cups mayonnaise
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until chilled; drain.
  • Mix mayonnaise, white vinegar, seasoned salt, sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl with a whisk until smooth. Stir tuna, baby shrimp, cucumber, and sweet onion into the mayonnaise mixture to coat ingredients completely; add chopped eggs and stir. Pour chilled macaroni into the bowl and stir; top with sliced eggs. Garnish salad with paprika.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 451.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Luvoyiso Booi
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Althea Fearon
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This macaroni salad is the perfect addition to any summer meal. It's light, refreshing, and always a hit.


Salwa Muohammad
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a keeper!


New Tiktok
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or picnic. It's easy to transport and always a crowd-pleaser.


Joeanna Rodney
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This is the macaroni salad recipe I've been looking for. It's simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.


MD Muktar hasan
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I love the fact that this recipe is easy to make and doesn't require any special ingredients.


SILALI EMMANUEL
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This salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


Kj Browse
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best macaroni salad I've ever had.


Tarantola Rivera
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This is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Sunflower-Tie
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I've made this salad several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Hadeel Almanaseer
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Itx ali Raza
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This is my go-to macaroni salad recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


lucy mugure
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I made this salad for a BBQ and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Eman Rajpot
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This is the best macaroni salad recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Rohema Fane
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I love the addition of the celery and onion in this salad. It gives it a nice crunch and flavor.


Serenity Guillory
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This recipe is awesome! The macaroni salad was creamy, flavorful, and a hit at my party. Thanks for sharing!


Alberto Duran
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This macaroni salad is the star of every potluck I bring it to. It's the perfect combination of creamy and tangy, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I always get rave reviews, and I'm always asked for the recipe.