SWEET N TANGY MACARONI SALAD

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My Mom & Dad are coming for dinner tonight and my Mom wanted me to make some sort of Macaroni salad...she likes a little tartness along with sweet to the dressing...so, I started mixing one up, and I must say it's delicious! Many times I would just whip dressings together, then when I went to make it again, forgot how much of...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 c macaroni or favorite pasta - i mixed a couple together- cook as directed, drain and rinse
1/4 c red or green bell pepper, diced small
1 medium red onion, diced small - or sweet onion
2 small stalks celery, diced
6 boiled, shelled and diced eggs - save one for garnish - mom likes lots of eggs in hers, use what you like
3 baby carrots, diced or shredded
DRESSING
1 1/2 c mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 c plus 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or could use cider vinegar
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
about 1 c sugar
1/4 tsp tumeric - optional
1/4 tsp dry mustard
paprika for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta in salted water for required time on package directions. Drain and rinse well. Place all salad ingredients in a large serving bow and toss well.
  • 2. Place all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well, until well blended. I now, taste dressing to see if it needs any additional seasonings.
  • 3. Pour dressing over pasta and toss, making sure all is coated well. I save an eggs and slice to place on top of salad for garnish. Sprinkle with paprika for color. Refrigerate to chill for a good 2 hours or until ready to serve. As with any salad, they get better the longer the ingredients have time to mingle. Enjoy!

SS Golpo
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I had trouble finding some of the ingredients for this recipe.


Fatima Ameer
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Maxwell Ouma
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Muzammil Abbas
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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Anya Forger
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I love that this recipe is customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


minura kasun
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


kimmymg333
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I love that I can make it the night before and it's ready to go for lunch or dinner the next day.


Kare Kim
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I've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Huzaifah Zash
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This macaroni salad is always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings.


MD MASRAFI
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I made this salad for a barbecue and it was a huge hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.


Waheed Saab
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My kids love this macaroni salad! It's a great way to get them to eat their veggies.


Paka Bm
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The addition of pineapple and red pepper gives this salad a unique and refreshing flavor.


Elvis Elili
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Larissa Moore
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This salad is so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Fatima Butt
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I've tried many macaroni salad recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


gabriela Karpińska
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This macaroni salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.