Best 8 Karens Macaroni Salad Recipes
Welcome to the culinary journey of creating the perfect "Karens Macaroni Salad." This creamy, tangy, and utterly delectable dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, potluck dinner, or simply seeking a refreshing side dish, "Karens Macaroni Salad" is the perfect choice. With its ease of preparation and endless variations, it's a recipe that every home cook should master. So gather your ingredients, grab your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create a macaroni salad that will leave your guests raving.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
KAREN'S MACARONI SALAD
This is my macaroni salad answer to my husband's hatred of celery! The green olives add a nice color and great flavor. Even if you do not care for green olives (I don't), they really work well here. I don't like macaroni salad without them now! NOTE: Sometimes I also add halved grape tomatoes for something different. I've also taken to adding a small amount of celery seed and sometimes a splash of white vinegar.
Provided by Karen..
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse well with cold water.
- In a large bowl mix mayo, onion, olives, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Add macaroni and mix well.
- Refrigerate until serving.
MACARONI SALAD
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as the label directs until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- Toss the macaroni with the tomatoes, radishes, bell pepper, scallions and cucumber in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the vinegar, mustard, sugar and garlic salt. Add the dressing to the macaroni and vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar and sugar together in a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the pasta: In a large mixing bowl, combine the macaroni, dill, celery, bell pepper and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or keep up to 2 days in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
HAM MACARONI SALAD
"I made some changes to the original recipe by adding extra tomatoes, more color, celery for crunch, relish for a hint of sweetness and ham to make it more filling," explains Karen Ballance of Wolf Lake, Illinois. "It's great for picnics and potlucks or as a side dish for any meal," she adds. "It's also handy because you make it ahead of time."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions; cool for 20 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard. Fold in the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts :
KAREN'S SPRING MIX SALAD
This is a delicious and easy salad that my mother-in-law makes.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, avocado, tomato, olives and pepperoncini peppers. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic salt, oregano and basil. Pour over the salad mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1448 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
KAREN'S PASTA SALAD
There are many pasta salads on Food.com, but the addition of a few ingredients makes this one even better, in my opinion. It is a beautiful salad with all the colors of the Italian flag. Smells great, tastes great. It's hearty enough with the meats and cheeses to even be a light entree.
Provided by Snow White
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Salad:.
- Cook rotini until not quite done - barely al dente -- so the spirals are still very tight. Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking. (The marination of the salad in the dressing will finish "cooking" the pasta perfectly.)
- Add remaining ingredients, being careful to separate each slice of meat and cheese when you add it.
- Gently mix the dressing into the salad.
- Marinate at least 6 hours before serving.
- Dressing:
- Mix all dressing ingredients together well by using a stick blender, whisk, or just a jar for shaking.
- Taste before adding entire mixture to salad to adjust seasonings.
- NOTE: (I frequently prepare a double batch of dressing as sometimes, after marinating in one recipe of dressing, it needs a bit more. The remaining dressing is great on any salad, like fat slices of vine-ripened summer tomatoes with fresh basil, or a Greek salad with romaine, feta and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.8, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 730.9, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 12.8
KAREN'S SALMON SALAD
This dish makes a great summer meal. Cool and refreshing, just add bread and your favorite sorbet for dessert. Sit back, relax and enjoy!!!
Provided by KAREN325
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Salmon Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- When pasta has come to room temperature, combine it with tomatoes, green onions, pickles, salmon, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 476.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
KAREN'S PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Boil water for pasta (salt to taste). While pasta is cooking, mix together diced tomatoes, green onions, dressing, cheese, basil and salt & pepper.
- When pasta is done, let cool for about 10 min in a serving bowl.
- Combine the pasta with the tomato mixture. You can serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good-quality mayonnaise will make a big difference in the taste of your macaroni salad.
- Cook the macaroni al dente. This means cooking it until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and will not hold its shape well in the salad.
- Chill the macaroni salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
- Garnish the macaroni salad with fresh herbs or vegetables before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Macaroni salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it simple or loaded with ingredients, there is a macaroni salad recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give one of these macaroni salad recipes a try.
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