Cajun Macaroni Salad Recipes

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CAJUN MACARONI SALAD



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A spicy Cajun twist on classic macaroni salad, this Creole pasta salad is perfect for summer BBQ's and potlucks.

Provided by Kelly Wildenhaus

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ sweet onion, minced (like Vidalia)
4 ribs celery, small dice
2 hard boiled eggs, small dice
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (preferably no salt blend)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon freshly, cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, OPTIONAL (if you want a little more heat!)
1½ cups good quality mayonnaise (I like Duke's Mayo for this, it's a Southern thing!)
3 tablespoons Creole mustard (can use any whole grain mustard, or yellow mustard)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon hot sauce (preferably Louisiana-style like Crystal or Tabasco)
Kosher salt and freshly, cracked black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, sliced hard boiled egg, for garnish. (Totally optional but it looks pretty!)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil and season generously with salt. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, repeat and transfer to large bowl. Toss with olive oil and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in another bowl. Use a whisk to combine all remaining ingredients except celery, onion and egg. Add 2 teaspoons salt and 2 tablespoons of water to start, up to ¼ cup water. When combined, stir in celery, onion and egg. The sauce should be on the thinner side, not too thick.
  • Taste sauce for seasoning and adjust salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste. Add to cooked elbows and toss to combine. Serve immediately with fresh parsley and/or hard boiled egg slices, or refrigerate until serving, adding a little water to loosen up and make shiny again if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 304 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAJUN MACARONI SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small red onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
1/2 cup chopped pickled okra or pickled green beans, plus 1/4 cup brine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped, plus 1/2 cup chopped leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Soak the red onion in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes; drain and pat dry. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as the label directs. Drain, transfer to a bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons milk. Let cool.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, pickle brine, sugar, hot sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the macaroni, red onion, bell peppers, celery, celery leaves and parsley; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir again before serving; season with salt.

CAJUN MACARONI SALAD



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This is our family's favorite ever. It started originally with a Justin Wilson recipe that we've modified over the years. It has just the right amount of zing - not your mama's macaroni salad!

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories     Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dry elbow macaroni
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 lb cooked peeled shrimp (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup olive oil
1/2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions and rinse with cold water, drain well. While pasta is cooking, mix dressing. Toss together and serve. Even better the next day!

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