Small Macaroni Salad Recipes

SMALL MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to boil and cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool completely. Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking together too badly.
• In a medium bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and whisk together until smooth. Add vegetables and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until pasta is cool.
• Once pasta is cooled, stir pasta into the dressing. Serve and enjoy!

MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients.
• Stir into remaining ingredients.
• Cover and chill.

HOMEMADE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 2 cups pasta according to package directions. A one pound box of pasta is generally 4 cups. Rinse after cooking to prevent sticking.
• In a large bowl mix 1 cup mayonnaise (regular or low-fat), three tablespoons milk, two tablespoon vinegar, one tablespoon mustard, 1-2 teaspoon sugar to taste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Finely chop one small or 1/2 medium red onion, two ribs of celery, and one pepper (red or green). You may also add 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 6-8 sweet pickles, and a little pickle juice.
• Mix pasta with the dressing, veggies, and 1 cup of shredded or cubed mild cheddar cheese. Refrigerate for a few hours to blend flavors.

GRANDMA'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix in the macaroni, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour the mixture into the macaroni and vegetables. Mix well until everything is thoroughly coated in the dressing.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Preferably overnight.
• Stir before serving.

CREAMY MACARONI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix cooled macaroni, celery, onions, bell pepper and green olives together in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pickle relish, sugar, salt, pepper and celery seed, stirring well.
• Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture.
• Chill the salad for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
• Serve it up and ENJOY!

AMERICAN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato, if using. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.