Wendys Macaroni Salad Recipes

THE WAHLBERG'S MACARONI SALAD

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From Food & Wine magazine, here's what they say: I doubt Mark Wahlberg ate this macaroni salad to get into such sick shape to play champion boxer Micky Ward in his film The Fighter. But thanks to his brother, chef Paul Wahlberg, we've got the recipe for the Wahlberg family macaroni salad. Mark says that no one makes the dish as well as their mother, Alma. But you can try by making their recipe for yourself! Or go to Paul's cool new Mediterranean-Italian restaurant, Alma Nove in Hingham, Massachusetts, where the macaroni salad is on his menu at his brother's request. At least in pasta salad season in summer. I have tweeked this just a little. Feel free to add olives, more veggies, etc. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Vegetable

Time 29m

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper (I like to use red bell pepper too)
1/2 cup finely diced celery
3 tablespoons diced red onions (optional)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 dash ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente, about 8-9 minutes or to taste. Drain, then rinse the macaroni until cool. Drain very well.
In a large bowl, add the garlic powder, celery salt and mayonnaise to the macaroni and toss to coat. Add cayenne if using. Stir in well.
Stir in the green pepper, celery, onion and parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Chill before serving.

MINDY'S MACARONI SALAD

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I remember my mom making the best macaroni salad when I was a kid. I wanted to make mine similar to hers, but added a few things I like, such as pimiento, vinegar, and a gherkin for a little tartness to balance out the sweetness. My husband, who doesn't really like pasta salads, loves this!

Provided by TIMSGAL

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups dry small elbow macaroni
¾ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped sweet onion
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1 medium sweet gherkin pickle, diced
¾ cup creamy salad dressing
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, mix the macaroni, celery, sweet onion, pimentos, and pickle. In a separate bowl, mix the creamy salad dressing, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture. Fold in the eggs. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 761.3 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

THE BEST MACARONI SALAD YOU WILL EVER HAVE!!

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This macaroni salad has been in my family for generations. and I have never had anyone say they don't love it! I have friends who constantly ask me for the recipe, yet I have never given it out....until now. This salad is the BEST macaroni salad in the world, you just gotta try it to believe me! Please rate if you like it! I love to serve this with hamburgers or bratwurst on a summer day! This goes very well at any party and even at Thanksgiving!

Provided by nyghtspydr

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (12 ounce) can tuna in water, drained and flaked
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 large white onion, finely chopped
1 cucumber, finely chopped
3 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup 2% milk
¼ cup white sugar, or to taste
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper, or to taste
½ tablespoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool completely; drain.
Mix macaroni, tuna, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk salad dressing and milk together in a separate bowl until smooth. Beat sugar, mustard, pepper, and salt into the dressing mixture; pour over the macaroni mixture and stir to coat.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 761.6 mg, Sugar 13.3 g