Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Mix cooled macaroni, celery, onions, bell pepper and green olives together in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pickle relish, sugar, salt, pepper and celery seed, stirring well.
• Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture.
• Stir in the crumbled bacon.
• Serve chilled.
• For another variation, omit the green olives, add sliced black olives and a container of grape tomatoes.
• For a meal type salad, add diced cooked chicken or tuna fish.

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cover, chill (I alway top this with a sprinkle of paprika).

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Boil the pasta until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, vegan sour cream, vinegar, parsley, mustard powder, onion powder, 3/4 teaspoons salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and combined. Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
• Once the pasta is completely cool, fold in the dressing, celery, and peppers until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Mix salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, white pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl.
• 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 and rinse macaroni under cold water until cooled.
• Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and evaporated milk in a large salad bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy; stir in seasoning mix until well blended. Mix macaroni, onion, green, red, and yellow bell pepper, celery, and carrots into the dressing until thoroughly coated.

Steps:

• Prepare dressing by whisking together the nine ingredients, and then chilling in the fridge until just before serving.
• Fill a large pot with water, adding a tablespoon of table salt for each gallon of water. Over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil and add pasta. Rinse and drain with cold water when cooked.
• Drain pasta again and chill until assembly. Prepare all additives and set aside until assembly.
• Just before serving, toss pasta and additives together and stir in the dressing.
• Let guests salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot. In a small bowl, finely mash 1 egg yolk with a fork (reserve remaining yolk for another use). Add yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice; stir until smooth. Add to pasta, then stir in egg whites, radishes, celery, and pickle. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chives just before serving.

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add green pepper, pickle relish, pimientos and onion. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. pour over macaroni mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Steps:

• In a large pot bring 3 quarts water to a rolling boil.
• Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
• Gradually add dry elbow macaroni.
• Return to a boil.
• Boil uncovered 6-8 minutes.
• Drain well and rinse with cold water and drain again.
• In a medium bowl combine all ingredients.
• Place cooked macaroni in a large bowl and toss well with other ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate.

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoons salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain briefly so that the macaroni remains moist. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Stir in onion, celery, parsley, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne and let sit until flavors are absorbed, about 2 minutes.
• Add mayonnaise and let sit until salad texture is no longer watery, 5-10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
• (The salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Check consistency and seasonings before serving.).

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water and drain again.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons relish juice; place the rest in a large bowl with onion, bell pepper, carrot, and egg.
• Whisk creamy salad dressing into reserved relish juice. Mix in sour cream, milk, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Fold gently into the macaroni mixture. Refrigerate to let flavors blend, 4 to 24 hours.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
• Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, pimentos, and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, before serving.