MAMA'S MACARONI SALAD
Easy and yummy cold pasta salad with a sweet dressing that reminds me of a poppy seed dressing. This has been handed down in my family for generations. Best made the day before to allow the pasta to absorb the dressing and the flavors blend. Hope you like it! PS This is also a great dressin for a sweet mayo slaw dressing.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions using salted water.
- Drain and rinse with cold water to remove the starchy water and cool the pasta quickly.
- Shake the strained to remove as much water as possible from the pasta. You want it as dry as possible but not sticking together.
- Place in large bowl and add the veggies. (This really is best and prettiest when the veggies are diced small.).
- Mix all the dressing ingredients together- I usually put it in an empty jar with a tight fitting lid- like an old mayo jar- and shake-the kids like to do this part! (The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in refrigerator).
- Pour dressing over pasta and veggies and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Refrigerate.
- NOTE: Holidays: The red and green veggies look great at Christmastime!
- BBQ's/Picnics: Place the bowl on top of a bowl filled with ice to keep it really cold.
- You can use other veggies too- Great way to use up the garden goodies!
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Biti Talukdar
t25@gmail.comThis macaroni salad is the perfect comfort food.
Kevin Beeke
b@yahoo.comThis macaroni salad is a great side dish for any summer gathering.
Yaroookhan Yaroookhan
yy51@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe is really good.
Maxamed zaid Nor
m@yahoo.comThis macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.
Ashrat Khan
k.a@hotmail.comI love the creamy dressing on this macaroni salad. It's so flavorful.
Bryant Havers
bryant-havers19@yahoo.comThis macaroni salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Londeka Andiswa Hlophe
hlophe-l@hotmail.comThis macaroni salad is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Mazen Raee
r_m52@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best macaroni salad I've ever had!
Jannatul Rakhi
r-j58@yahoo.comThis macaroni salad is a family favorite. It's always a hit at picnics and potlucks.
Marcel Farrish
f.marcel@hotmail.comThis macaroni salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Dj saqlain
dj.saqlain@gmail.comI love the addition of the dill and the celery in this macaroni salad. It gives it a really nice fresh flavor.
Ricky Don
r_d52@gmail.comThis macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Shanu Shaik
shaik-s60@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy.
Rihannon Fisher
rihannon-f91@hotmail.frThis macaroni salad is a summer staple in our house. It's so refreshing and delicious.
Me Amir Hossain
a_me@yahoo.comI love this macaroni salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Wonders Kenny
wondersk@yahoo.comThis is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful.
Pretty Nkosi
p-nkosi15@yahoo.comI've been making this macaroni salad for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
Basharat Matoo
basharat@aol.comThis macaroni salad is a classic for a reason! It's simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of the dill and the celery, which give it a nice fresh flavor.