Best 4 Moms Overnight Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Moms overnight macaroni salad is a classic side dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. This simple yet flavorful dish combines macaroni, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The secret to this salad is letting it chill overnight in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and develop. The result is a creamy, tangy, and refreshing salad that will be the hit of your next party or gathering. In this article, we'll provide you with the best recipe for moms overnight macaroni salad, ensuring that you can create this delicious dish at home with ease.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MY MOM'S AWESOME MACARONI SALAD (ENOUGH TO FEED A CROWD!)



My Mom's Awesome Macaroni Salad (enough to feed a crowd!) image

This was my Mom's recipe. She never wrote anything down, so the amounts on the seasonings are estimates and 'to taste.' She always said the key ingredient was 'love.'

Provided by MHudson

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 ½ cups mayonnaise
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until chilled; drain.
  • Mix mayonnaise, white vinegar, seasoned salt, sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl with a whisk until smooth. Stir tuna, baby shrimp, cucumber, and sweet onion into the mayonnaise mixture to coat ingredients completely; add chopped eggs and stir. Pour chilled macaroni into the bowl and stir; top with sliced eggs. Garnish salad with paprika.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 451.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MOM'S OVERNIGHT MACARONI SALAD



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When I got married this was one of the first recipes I asked from my mom. Prep and Cook Times, Servings are my guesses... It does make a lot!

Provided by Melanie M

Categories     Weeknight

Time P1DT30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) box spiral shaped pasta, cooked and drained
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • After cooking and draining macaroni, mix first set of ingredients together, while macaroni is still warm.
  • In another bowl mix together second set of ingredients until it is smooth.
  • Then pour it over the macaroni and stir.
  • Cover and refrigerate OVERNIGHT.
  • It will be bright yellow and real good the next day!

MOM'S BEST MACARONI SALAD



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This is, by far, the best macaroni salad I've ever put into my mouth. It has a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness, and it is so pretty with all of the multi-colored veggies. Be ready for this to disappear before you put it on the table! I have six children, and it is all I can do to keep them from nibbling on it while I'm mixing it up!

Provided by Renee Chase

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
4 carrots, shredded
1 large red onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the carrots, red onion, green pepper, red pepper and celery. Mix in the mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, toss gently, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I usually make this a day ahead of time, and stir it occasionally to blend the flavors. The macaroni will absorb some of the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 205.4 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

MOM'S CHEESY MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Mom's Cheesy Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Martina

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (225 g) package kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced green peppers or 1/4 cup red pepper
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon sweet relish
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 cup salad dressing (or more)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni and cheese dinner as directed on package.
  • Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine green onions, celery, green pepper, and if desired eggs.
  • Add macaroni dinner.
  • Toss lightly to combine.
  • In a seperate bowl, combine sweet relish, mustard, and salad dressing.
  • Stir to mix thoroughly.
  • Add to macaroni and vegetable mixture.
  • Toss lightly.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss lightly, but thoroughly together.
  • Chill for 4-6 hours.

Tips:

  • When cooking the macaroni, be sure to salt the water generously. This will help to flavor the pasta and prevent it from becoming bland.
  • If you don't have time to let the macaroni salad chill overnight, you can still make it ahead of time. Just be sure to chill it for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • If you want a creamier macaroni salad, you can add a dollop of mayonnaise or sour cream to the dressing.
  • For a more tangy macaroni salad, you can add a tablespoon or two of vinegar or lemon juice to the dressing.
  • If you want a more flavorful macaroni salad, you can add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or basil, to the dressing.

Conclusion:

Mom's Overnight Macaroni Salad is a classic summer dish that is always a hit at potlucks and picnics. This salad is made with simple, everyday ingredients, and it is easy to make ahead of time. The macaroni salad is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you like it creamy, tangy, or flavorful, Mom's Overnight Macaroni Salad is sure to please everyone.

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