DELI-STYLE MACARONI SALAD
From Cooks Illustrated "The Best Make Ahead Recipe". The idea being that you don't end up with macaroni salad that dries out. We liked this recipe, it was very creamy and a bit tangy- good! My new favorite. I will probably try some lower fat ingredients next time to lighten it up a bit.
Provided by lisar
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 3h
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot.
- Stir in 2 T. salt and the pasta and cook until completely tender. Drain the macaroni in a colander, then rinse until cool.
- Meanwhile, combine the shallot, 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice, oil, Dijon, garlic powder, ½ t. salt and a pinch of pepper in a large bowl.
- Toss the rinsed pasta with the shallot mixture, then stir in the eggs, celery, pickle relish and parsley.
- To Store: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up until 3 days.
- To Serve: Stir in the mayonnaise, milk and remaining 2 T. lemon juice into the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To Serve Right Away*: refrigerate pasta until well chilled, about 3 hours, before tossing with the mayo, milk and lemon juice. **I think you could probably get away without 3 hour refrigeration, but I would recommend it so the mayo taste could mellow out.
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elzina thapa
[email protected]I love that this macaroni salad is made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It makes it so much healthier and it's still just as creamy and delicious.
Sultan Arif
[email protected]This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.
Lokesh Reddy
[email protected]I've made this macaroni salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Pusyo Asghar
[email protected]This macaroni salad is perfect for summer gatherings! It's light and refreshing, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I would highly recommend this recipe to others.
Patricia Martinez fuentes
[email protected]I made this macaroni salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Kabahenda Grace
[email protected]This macaroni salad is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Polly & Frank Gill
[email protected]I made this macaroni salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to make and it traveled well. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Sophia Romans
[email protected]This macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with guests.
Sheranjadoon Jadoon
[email protected]I love that this macaroni salad is made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It makes it so much healthier and it's still just as creamy and delicious.
Akachukwu Onyeka
[email protected]This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.
Adbul Shakoor
[email protected]I made this macaroni salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to make and it traveled well. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Queen Adia
[email protected]This macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with guests.
Alex Samuel
[email protected]I love that this macaroni salad is made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It makes it so much healthier and it's still just as creamy and delicious.
Louise Davis
[email protected]This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.
Wyanet Abela
[email protected]I've made this macaroni salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Vedna
[email protected]This macaroni salad is perfect for summer gatherings! It's light and refreshing, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I would highly recommend this recipe to others.
Jitendra Mishra
[email protected]I made this macaroni salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
kago manka
[email protected]This macaroni salad is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Kanyunyuzi Jane
[email protected]I used this recipe to make macaroni salad for a picnic and it was a hit! The salad was flavorful and creamy, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.