Mac Salad Recipe

Macaroni Salad

How to make the BEST Macaroni Salad! This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a crowd.

Prep: 15min

Total: 82min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 463 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g

Ingredients:

• 8 oz macaroni noodles ((227g))
• ½ cup finely diced sweet gherkins (usually 4-6 sweet gherkins for me (80g))
• ¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper (about ½ pepper (100g))
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced celery (about 1-2 stalks (55g))
• ⅓ cup finely diced red onion ((45g))
• 2 large hard boiled eggs, finely diced
• ¾ cup mayonnaise (I use olive oil mayo (175g))
• ¼ cup sour cream ((70g))
• 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle juice
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar*
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Instruction:

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American Macaroni Salad

Bring this classic American Macaroni Salad recipe from Food Network Kitchen to your next picnic. It’s perfect for an outdoor barbecue spread.

Prep: 0 20min0

Total: 0 30min0

Yield: 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: calories 286 calorie, Fat 16.5 grams, Saturated Fat 3 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 292 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
• 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional)
• 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

1. 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.

Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the real deal. A no-frills, creamy mac salad that is the perfect side dish for any BBQ or Luau!

Prep: 20min

Total: 35min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 563 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 43 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound macaroni
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 carrots (shredded)
• 1/4 cup onion (shredded (optional))
• 2 1/2 cups Mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman’s mayonnaise (no substitutes!))
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• kosher salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction:

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well and place macaroni in a large bowl (I like to use a tupperware bowl with a lid so I can easily refrigerate later).
2. While macaroni is still hot, sprinkle on vinegar and add carrot and onion. Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until cooled.
3. In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together mayo, milk, and sugar. Fold mayo mixture into the macaroni until all the noodles are evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (best if overnight). Gently stir before serving, add a little more milk if needed, no more than a tablespoon or two.

The Best Macaroni Salad Ever

Ree Drummond’s favorite macaroni salad recipe is light, flavorful, and full of delicious texture. Serve this easy side dish at your next summer cookout!

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 12 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 4 c. elbow macaroni
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. red wine or distilled vinegar
• 3 tsp. sugar, plus more or less to taste
• 1/4 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
• Plenty of black pepper
• 1/4 c. milk, plus more if needed
• Splash of pickle juice, plus more to taste
• 3 whole roasted red peppers, diced, plus more to taste (can also use pimentos)
• 1/2 c. black olives, finely chopped
• 6 sweet/spicy pickle slices, diced (about 1/2 cup diced)
• 3 green onions, sliced (white and dark green parts)

Instruction:

1. Cook the macaroni in lightly salted water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
2. Mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Splash in enough milk to make it pourable. Splash in pickle juice for extra flavor. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
3. Place the cooled macaroni in a large bowl and pour in 3/4 of the dressing. Toss and add more dressing if you’d like. (The dressing will seem a little thin, but it will thicken up as the salad chills.)
4. Stir in the roasted red peppers (or pimentos), olives, pickles, and green onions. Add more of any ingredient if you’d like more stuff going on! At the end, splash in a little more pickle juice and stir.
5. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle with sliced green onions to serve!

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