Macaroni salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course. It is made with cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, and a variety of other ingredients, such as celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The cooked dressing version of macaroni salad uses a dressing that is cooked on the stovetop before being added to the macaroni. This gives the salad a richer, more flavorful taste. With so many different recipes available, finding the best one to suit your taste can be a challenge. This article will provide you with some tips on how to choose the best recipe for cooked dressing macaroni salad, as well as a few of our favorite recipes.
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CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD
This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.
Provided by Graden
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 528.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
MACARONI SALAD
Macaroni Salad is quick to throw together and so DELICIOUS! A versatile, fool-proof pasta salad with an incredible creamy dressing perfect to take to gatherings, Bbq's, lunches and dinners. Or serve as a popular side dish!
Provided by Karina
Categories Salad
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring large pot of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add the pasta and boil until al dente (just fork-tender), or follow packet directions.
- While pasta is boiling, prepare/chop SALAD ingredients and add them to a large serving bowl.
- Mix DRESSING ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cool running water. Drain well and add to the rest of the SALAD ingredients in the large serving bowl.
- Pour over DRESSING and toss well to evenly combine. Adjust salt, pepper and vinegar to taste.
- Set aside for at least 15 minutes to let the ingredients warm close to room temperature and settle into each other before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MACARONI SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING
When my husband and I planned our first garden, we overdid the tomato and zucchini plants. By the end of harvest, I was at my wit's end wondering what else I could do with all those vegetables (sound familiar?). That's when my sister and I came up with this great-tasting salad. Today, even though we have our garden under control, we still make this popular dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender container or food processor, combine the basil, garlic, pepper, and salt if desired. Process until finely chopped. Add oil and vinegar; process until well blended. Set aside. In a 4-qt. salad bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini, macaroni and cheese; toss lightly. Pour dressing over all; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts :
COOKED SALAD DRESSING
This was my mother's recipe used for potato salad, green salads and even pasta salad. For some tasty variations, you may add up to 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, honey or garlic to the basic recipe.-Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, mustard and salt. Stir in egg until smooth. Gradually add vinegar and water. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with salad greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
AMISH MACARONI SALAD
A colorful and flavorful macaroni salad made with hard cooked eggs, bell pepper and celery in a creamy dressing. Best macaroni salad I have ever had. I always get many requests for recipe. Enjoy!
Provided by CONNIE0751
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain, and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, onion, celery, red pepper, and relish. In a small bowl, stir together the salad dressing, mustard, white sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed. Pour over the vegetables, and stir in macaroni until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 944.1 mg, Sugar 37.9 g
MACARONI SALAD (COOKED DRESSING) RECIPE
Provided by á-36210
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large bowl stir together Eggs,celery,celery seed,carrots,onion, cooked macaroni. Dressing In med sauce pan stir together sugar and cornstarch. Add 1 beaten egg, water and vinegar. Cook until thick stirring constantly.Let cool completely and add mayo. stir in macaroni.
AMISH COOKED SALAD DRESSING
This is from The Amish Cook Recollections and Recipes from an Old Order Amish Family by Elizabeth Coblentz with Kevin Williams. It's posted in response to a recipe request. The Amish community this recipe represents is in Indiana, the Midwestern part of the U.S.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tbsp of the water;set aside.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the flour, mustard, and sugar, then whisk in the remaining 1 cup water, vinegar, oil and lemon juice; heat over medium heat for 1 minute, whisking continuously (the dressing will be thick).
- Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and continue to cook for about 1 minute, stirring until the dressing has a mashed potato consistency and is off-white in color.
- Remove from heat, cover, and cool completely.
- Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator (will keep for several weeks).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 4.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.8
COOKED POTATO OR PASTA SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Cooked Potato or Pasta Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 6m
Yield 2 CUPS
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan mix all ingredients together.
- Bring to a light boil, whisking constantly until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat, cool slightly then whisk in mayo.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cool completely before adding to you potato or pasta salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.9, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 354.9, Sodium 1133.3, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 29.7, Protein 13.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor. Look for a brand that is made with fresh, simple ingredients and has a smooth, creamy texture.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor and texture. Pre-shredded cheese can be dry and crumbly, and it doesn't melt as well.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your macaroni salad. This will add color, flavor, and texture. Some good options include celery, carrots, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber.
- Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that it should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Chill the macaroni salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
- Serve macaroni salad with a variety of toppings. Some good options include hard-boiled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, and avocado.
Conclusion:
Macaroni salad is a classic summer side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy dressing, tender macaroni, and variety of vegetables, macaroni salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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