Best 4 Bettys Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Betty's macaroni salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and BBQs. It is a simple dish to make, but there are a few tips and tricks that can help you achieve the perfect macaroni salad. In this article, we will share with you the best recipe for Betty's macaroni salad, as well as some tips for making the perfect salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S MACARONI SALAD



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A sweet macaroni salad just like Grandma used to make. The dressing is a good basic macaroni salad dressing that you can use with your own macaroni salad recipe. You must refrigerate for at least 4 hours for all of the flavors to blend together.

Provided by Hope

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups elbow macaroni
¼ cup sweet relish
½ cup onion, finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped carrot
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
¼ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons relish juice; place the rest in a large bowl with onion, bell pepper, carrot, and egg.
  • Whisk creamy salad dressing into reserved relish juice. Mix in sour cream, milk, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Fold gently into the macaroni mixture. Refrigerate to let flavors blend, 4 to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 215 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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When this pasta salad arrived on the picnic table, and where it came from, is a mystery. It may have been an offshoot of another creamy summer salad, the potato kind. Crisp celery, peas, and scallions punctuate this version, which is sprinkled with bits of ham and ground pepper and nutmeg in this classic macaroni salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Coarse salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 1/4 cups frozen petite peas
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
3 scallions, white and pale-green parts plus 1 inch of dark-green part, thinly sliced diagonally
6 ounces Black Forest ham, or other dry-cured ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add macaroni; cook until al dente. Drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cool.
  • Thaw peas under cold running water. Drain. Toss with celery, scallions, and ham in a bowl. Add to macaroni; toss.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; fold into macaroni mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 3 hours.

BETTY'S SALAD



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Betty's Salad is a regional, Midwest salad created by Betty Timko and featured as a menu item at her restaurant, Timko's Soup and Such, in Toledo, Ohio. The restaurant was located in a brick building at the Northwest corner of Sylvania and Douglas Roads of the Devaux Village strip mall in West Toledo. After Betty died, the restaurant closed, and her signature salad dressing is still produced and distributed at regional grocery stores.

Provided by Big Daddys Cookin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package spinach
6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 (6 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
1 (6 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced (a second can is optional, depending on the recipe you follow )
1 lb fried bacon, crumbled
1 cup salad oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/3 cup catsup
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small-to-medium onion

Steps:

  • Layer salad ingredients in order listed below.
  • Half (1/2) Package Spinach
  • Six (6) Hard Boiled Eggs, sliced
  • One (1) Can Bean Sprouts, drained
  • 1-2 Cans Water Chestnuts, drained and sliced (optional, depending on the recipe you follow
  • Add crumbled bacon.
  • Mix dressing in blender and pour over salad.
  • Keep all ingredients refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.8, Fat 54.1, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 203.9, Sodium 1667.5, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 24.3, Protein 28.9

BETTY'S MACARONI SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by á-29802

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cooked ditalini pasta
3 whole roasted red peppers, chopped (can also use pimentos)
1 can sliced black olives
1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese (1/4 cubes)
1/2 cup dill relish (can use sweet relish)
3 whole green onions, sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside. Mix together mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside. Place cooled macaroni in a large bowl and pour in dressing. Toss. Stir in olives, red peppers (or pimentos), relish, cheese and green onions. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and a good-quality mayonnaise will make all the difference in your macaroni salad.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Cool the pasta completely before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Don't overcrowd the salad bowl: Make sure there is enough room for all of the ingredients to be evenly distributed.
  • Taste the salad as you go: Adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Macaroni salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, versatile, and always a crowd-pleaser. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a macaroni salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a dish to bring to a potluck or picnic, give macaroni salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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