Jims Macaroni Salad Recipes

SMOKED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of heavily salted water, cook the macaroni according to package directions for al dente. Drain and add to a large bowl along with 2 tablespoons of the mayonnaise, and the celery and green onions. Toss well.
• In a medium bowl, combine the remaining mayonnaise and the cider vinegar, mustard, bourbon, honey, salt, pepper and liquid smoke. Stir until smooth, then add to the macaroni. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
• Refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with green onions before serving.

JUDY'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain macaroni; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese, eggs and pickles. Add macaroni; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, at least 2 hours.

DUNKLEY'S FAMOUS MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Add 2 quarts of water to a medium stockpot and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until it is al dente, approximately 9 minutes. Do not overcook the pasta or it will fall apart when the salad is tossed together. Rinse macaroni until cool. Drain well and let it dry out slightly.
• Add pasta to a large bowl. Carefully fold in celery, onion, Cheddar, Swiss cheese, Parmesan, dill pickles, salami, and black olives. Refrigerate the mixture, uncovered, overnight (or refrigerate for at least 2 hours).
• Mix the Lowry's garlic salt, minced garlic, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard and celery salt together. Add to salad. Fold in the pimentos. Fold in 1 cup of mayonnaise to start. Add up to a 1/2 cup more of mayonnaise if needed. Refrigerate again for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

JIM'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until tender, 6-8 minutes depending on size. Drain, and set aside.
• Stir the vinegar and mayonnaise together in a bowl until thoroughly blended.
• Combine the cooked noodles, onions, pimentos, pickles, bell peppers, cheese, olives, and eggs in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise mixture, and toss gently to coat ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

JIM'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until tender, 6-8 minutes depending on size. Drain, and set aside.
• Stir the vinegar and mayonnaise together in a bowl until thoroughly blended.
• Combine the cooked noodles, onions, pimentos, pickles, bell peppers, cheese, olives, and eggs in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise mixture, and toss gently to coat ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

MACARONI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Add 1 tablespoon salt to rapidly boiling water.
• Gradually add macaroni so that water continues to boil.
• Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, 9 to 12 minutes until desired tenderness.
• Drain in colander.
• Rinse with cold water: drain again.
• Combine macaroni, beans, sour cream, celery, pickles, pickle liquid, lemon juice, horseradish, and seasoning; mix thoroughly.
• Add salami and toss again before serving on salad greens.