AUNT MARTHA'S MACARONI SALAD

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My great Aunt Martha Benner used to make this all the time during the summers at the Jersey Shore where we had all the families and kids together under one roof! Even though she has passed on, us ladies still make this same recipe today. She loved to make this with shrimp mostly, but the shrimp can be substituted with Tuna or...

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
3 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
1/4 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 green, yellow, orange or red bell pepper (i prefer the orange or yellow)
1 lb large shrimp, cooked, drained and chopped
if substituting tuna use 2 cans of solid white tuna, chicken, 2 large cans of chicken breast meat
1 bottle cap full of cider vinegar (if you like a more robust taste, try adding malt vinegar)
2 sprig(s) fresh curly parsley, minced
hellmans mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Mix the cooled elbow macaroni, shrimp, onion, bell pepper and parsley together. Add several large spoonfuls of mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well. You may have to add more mayonnaise as it will be absorbed by the macaroni. Make sure that you add enough as the salad should be moist, but not too creamy. Re-season to taste as needed. Chill until served.
2. Note: You will need to add mayonnaise after this sits in the fridge for a length of time as the mayonnaise gets absorbed by the macaroni. You can also add a little more vinegar if needed.

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Maota Talimao

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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.

Dontarious Thomas

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I love that this macaroni salad is so easy to make. It's a great recipe for beginners.

MD Sskmm

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This macaroni salad is a great make-ahead dish for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.

Cindy Lawton

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I've made this macaroni salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.

Thandi Musonda

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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some in the fridge, and it's a great way to get my kids to eat them.

ak Pathan

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I'm not usually a fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious, I couldn't stop eating it.

Cassy Jantzen

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This is the perfect macaroni salad for a summer BBQ. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.

Imene Gloria

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I love that this macaroni salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and herbs to it, and it's always delicious.

Charlee Caldrum

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This macaroni salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before a party and it was even better the next day.

Baby Kho

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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is amazing and the macaroni is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Sharwan Kumar

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I've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.

Rokhan Jani

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This macaroni salad is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!

md Tasman

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Aunt Martha's macaroni salad is a classic for a reason! It's incredibly easy to make and always a hit at potlucks and BBQs. I love that it can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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