Macaroni Salad

Request: Macaroni Salad Post by jess_admin (646) | (07/21/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact My husband signed me up for cold macaroni salad for his work's Thanksgiving luncheon. I make very boring cold macaroni salad - so it hasn't been made by me in years. Normally, I'd make it like potato salad: celery seed, diced onion, cooked macaroni al dente, Miracle Whip, a couple of hard boiled eggs. Any suggestions? Holly from Richardson, TX Answers: RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe My macaroni salad eats like a meal lol I dont measure but Ill try here. Regular small box of macaroni or spirals. 4-5 celery stalks sliced thin. medium onion chopped (we like it med size) 4-6 boiled eggs chopped (reserve few slices for top) 1/2 sm jar sweet pickles sliced 1/2 sm jar dill pickles sliced (if desired --I do few handfulls of olives sliced shaved radishs to make it pretty shaved carrotes to make it pretty Shredded cheese if desired (but if theres leftover cheese makes it mushy) I dont add it Dressing Salad dressing .. (I dont use miracle whip unless its on sale theres really no difference in taste. I dont measure I just mix by looks and taste.maby 1/2 jar.. ??? celery seed according to amt of salad dressing used 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar (or lemon juice I usualy use lemon juice) sugar.. added by tsp at a time according to taste. about......1/4 to 1/2 cup sour creme (gives it a lighter taste) Mixing.. put macaroni in large bowl.. layer ingredients on top.. mix dressing and pur on top.. spread around.. then start on one side turning dressing over a couple times going around the bowl.. when you get back to where you started its mixed and this prevents overmixing and soggy mushy salad.. actualy I make TUNA salad not just macaroni salad and to the top mixture I would layer in 2-3 cans drained tuna... I told you it eats like a meal and there WONT be any left!!! :) If I take this somwhere everyone wants the recipe and as you can see I dont measure people growl at me for that loll (11/08/2006) By Ariela RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Prepare a couple of boxes of Kraft Macaroni and cheese, cool and add all of the rest of the stuff you usually do, chop up a tomato and maybe some ripe olives. That would really jazz up your old recipe pretty much!! The cheese helps lots. I also make Kraft Macaroni and cheese and add a batch of homemade tuna salad...the kind with celery and egg. That's pretty good, too. (11/08/2006) By Margie Minard RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe To the Mayo or Miracle whip I usually add a tablespoon or two of mustard (yellow or spicy brown), as well as a tablespoon or two of pickle relish, finely diced celery and onion (to your taste). For those who like spice, I've even added a touch of salsa, finely chopped a few picked jalapenos into it and a few times even added some chopped cooked shrimp (haven't done that when I've added the japalenos or salsa, though it might be interesting to try). Then I hard boil some eggs and slice them on top for garnish. The other thing I like to do with macaroni is use shells and chop raw veggies like carrots, onions, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers and add them to the macaroni. You can put in sliced black or green olives. I add pepperoni slices and cubed or shreded cheddar cheese and season with italian salad dressing. (11/08/2006) By Sbaker RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Is there a difference between Macaroni Salad and Pasta Salad? If not, then I'd suggest replacing the macaroni with a more colorful noodle that you should find at your local grocer. If nothing else, it adds a lot of color! (11/08/2006) By Ron Nasty RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Do it with an Italian twist-use rotina or other fancy pasta shape, multi-colored preferable and rather than mayo use Italian salad dressing. Add red onion, diced pepperoni or salami, olives, pepperoncini, and the like. (11/08/2006) By Linda RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe My mom always made it the best. Macaroni, tuna, peas, celery, onion, peas, and mayo. It just worked for some reason. Yum. (11/09/2006) By Celeste RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe I don't think your macaroni salad recipe sounds boring! You can however liven it up with a touch of dry mustard. (11/09/2006) By Debbie52 RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe How about adding side dishes around your salad, with peppers and mustard and shredded cheese and bacon, etc. so people can make their own. Might be a lot of fun. (11/09/2006) By Jantoo RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe use bow tie noodles, chicken or tuna chunks, green pepper chunks cut small, a little bit of onion,canned pimentoes and a squirt of lemon in your mayonaise dressing. decorate with parsley and paprika. (11/09/2006) By Lois. RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Ideas Teatimelady you are the best. There is a soul food resturant inmy area that makes Macaroni Salad with that colorful orange look. The taste is so good and i wondered for years how they made it orange looking. Then i tried what you posted and i twas excatly that. It was dead on and the taste was the same. I just wanted to thank you for sharing what you knew. (11/23/2006) By Davanca RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Ideas i ate once a macaroni salad that had just mayo ham corn and macaroni does any one have the recipie (11/23/2006) By ana RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Ideas Never knew Mac Salad had so many devoted fans! My recipe is the same, except the following. Sorry, I don't measure too much either! 1)for cheese, I find Velveeta works great, but you have to separate the cubes by hand after you cut them. 2)substitute olive oil for some of the mayo. 3) use about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, oregano, basil, dry mustard (and also wet mustard) 4) eggs are hard boiled, whites cubed and added, yolks mashed with a bit of mayo and blended in. 5) still trying to match the delicious macaroni salad you buy at Gershon's delicatessen in Schenectady New York. It was thick and creamy. (12/06/2006) By davey RE: Macaroni Salad I like macaroni salad but I prefer the thin Kraft macaroni. I cannot find this product except to buy the Kraft Macaroni and cheese and just use the macaroni. Any body know if it is available? (04/01/2008) By jskora My mom's macaroni salad I have tasted lots of different mac salads, but my mother (now deceased) made the best! She used large elbow macaroni, Miracle Whip, hard boiled eggs and chopped sweet gherkins. She usually made some with onions and some without because dad liked onion, but she didn't. I loved both versions. I know it sounds simple, but I make it all the time and everyone eats it up! (07/06/2008) By Susie Report Spam or Abuse Request: Macaroni Salad Post by jess_admin (646) | (07/21/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact I am looking for a recipe for Macaroni salad. Nothing fancy. Is it better to use miracle whip, or mayonnaise? Also, I am looking for a recipe for pasta salad. Any recipes would be appreciated. Please list the amount of ingredients used for both recipes. Thanks, P.J. from Delaware Answers: Recipes: Macaroni Salad Macaroni Salad I 2 pkgs. spiral macaroni (cooked) 2 large carrots (diced) 1/2 onion (diced) 1 cup celery (diced) 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 cup peas 2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sugar 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup vinegar Mix first 6 ingredients together. In a separate bowl; mix remaining ingredients and pour over macaroni mixture; mix well and chill. This will keep in refrigerator for several days. By Robin Macaroni Salad II 1 1/2 boxes macaroni (cooked) 2 cups Miracle Whip 2 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 onion 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp. Accent seasoning 2 cups ham (diced) 1 1/4 cups celery (diced) 1 cup frozen peas 3/4 cup cheese (shredded) Mix together and serve. By Robin from Washington, IA (07/20/2006) By moderator RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Mine is a very simple recipe. 2 C Cooked Elbow Macaroni 2 Hard Boiled Eggs,Chopped 1-2 Tsp Mustard 1 C Miracle Whip Mix well, chill and serve. Sweet pickles, chopped may be add if desired. (07/21/2006) By IMAQT1962 RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Macaroni Salad Macaroni Cucumber Celery Onion Tomatoes Salad Dressing or Mayonnaise Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix (Dry powder in a pouch) Mix altogether, let sit in fridge long enough for the dehydrated bits in soup mix to soften. Very tasty. Pasta Salad Spiral Pasta Red Pepper Onion Celery Italian Salad Dressing Parmesan Cheese Mix altogether, let sit in fridge for a while to let flavors mix. (07/21/2006) KAREN'S Macaroni Meal salad 1 box macaroni 1 cup miracle whip 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles 2 hard boiled eggs chopped salt to taste 1 - 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes 2 drained cans of tuna 16 0z of sharp cheddar cheese in small cubes Drain macaroni and while still warm mix all ingredients except tomatoes tuna and cheese. If you need extra miracle whip add small amounts at a time. Now once mixed chill for at least one hour or more then add the remaining ingredients mix well. Very filling meal you can add other veggies according to your preference but may need more miracle whip. Good luck! (07/21/2006) By wichypoo RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Pasta Salad Last night I had some leftover angel hair pasta so made some pasta salad with imitation crab meat, it was delicious. I don't measure anything, just chop everything fine. I like it with about half as much veggies as pasta...finely chopped carrots, onions, celery, peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower. For dressing use sweet and sour dressing or make some up. I like mine with not much dressing, feel it's better for us. For about 2 cups of pasta, 1 cup of veggies, and one package of imitation crab meat I put in about. 3 T red wine vinegar (any kind would do) 3 T sugar 4 T olive oil 1 teaspoon Natural Blend for Salad (or use oregano, basil, paprika, one teaspoon total) Whisk these up then add the other ingredients and give it an hour or so to blend flavors. You can't go wrong really, lots of crunch, a little flavor, and pasta...it works. (07/21/2006) By Estella RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Judy's Macaroni Salad; 3 cups cooked and cooled elbow or similar macaroni.1/3 cup chopped onion,1/3 cup finely chopped celery, 1 1/2 cups frozen tiny peas, thawed, 1/2 tsp celery seeds(optional),1/2 cup Miracle Whip and salt and pepper to taste. I sometimes add small chunks of cheddar cheese and/or small chunks ham.You may need to add a little more Miracle Whip if it seems too dry after sitting in fridge for a while. (07/23/2006) By bjptl RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe I had a grandmother friend give me this recipe for the salad: Macaroni, eggs, mayonnaise, relish, onion and I add green peppers if I have them. Here is the secret ingredient: a small amount of French dressing. It makes it a pretty orange colored salad and spices up the salad a bit. (07/24/2006) By teatimelady Report Spam or Abuse Request: Macaroni Salad Recipe Post by lewis_admin (1305) | (11/08/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact I am looking for a recipe for Macaroni salad. Nothing fancy. Is it better to use miracle whip, or mayonnaise? Also, I am looking for a recipe for pasta salad. Any recipes would be appreciated. Please list the amount of ingredients used for both recipes. Thanks, P.J. from Delaware Answers: Recipes: Macaroni Salad Macaroni Salad I 2 pkgs. spiral macaroni (cooked) 2 large carrots (diced) 1/2 onion (diced) 1 cup celery (diced) 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 cup peas 2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sugar 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup vinegar Mix first 6 ingredients together. In a separate bowl; mix remaining ingredients and pour over macaroni mixture; mix well and chill. This will keep in refrigerator for several days. By Robin Macaroni Salad II 1 1/2 boxes macaroni (cooked) 2 cups Miracle Whip 2 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 onion 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp. Accent seasoning 2 cups ham (diced) 1 1/4 cups celery (diced) 1 cup frozen peas 3/4 cup cheese (shredded) Mix together and serve. By Robin from Washington, IA (07/20/2006) By moderator RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Mine is a very simple recipe. 2 C Cooked Elbow Macaroni 2 Hard Boiled Eggs,Chopped 1-2 Tsp Mustard 1 C Miracle Whip Mix well, chill and serve. Sweet pickles, chopped may be add if desired. (07/21/2006) By IMAQT1962 RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Macaroni Salad Macaroni Cucumber Celery Onion Tomatoes Salad Dressing or Mayonnaise Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix (Dry powder in a pouch) Mix altogether, let sit in fridge long enough for the dehydrated bits in soup mix to soften. Very tasty. Pasta Salad Spiral Pasta Red Pepper Onion Celery Italian Salad Dressing Parmesan Cheese Mix altogether, let sit in fridge for a while to let flavors mix. (07/21/2006) KAREN'S Macaroni Meal salad 1 box macaroni 1 cup miracle whip 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles 2 hard boiled eggs chopped salt to taste 1 - 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes 2 drained cans of tuna 16 0z of sharp cheddar cheese in small cubes Drain macaroni and while still warm mix all ingredients except tomatoes tuna and cheese. If you need extra miracle whip add small amounts at a time. Now once mixed chill for at least one hour or more then add the remaining ingredients mix well. Very filling meal you can add other veggies according to your preference but may need more miracle whip. Good luck! (07/21/2006) By wichypoo RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Pasta Salad Last night I had some leftover angel hair pasta so made some pasta salad with imitation crab meat, it was delicious. I don't measure anything, just chop everything fine. I like it with about half as much veggies as pasta...finely chopped carrots, onions, celery, peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower. For dressing use sweet and sour dressing or make some up. I like mine with not much dressing, feel it's better for us. For about 2 cups of pasta, 1 cup of veggies, and one package of imitation crab meat I put in about. 3 T red wine vinegar (any kind would do) 3 T sugar 4 T olive oil 1 teaspoon Natural Blend for Salad (or use oregano, basil, paprika, one teaspoon total) Whisk these up then add the other ingredients and give it an hour or so to blend flavors. You can't go wrong really, lots of crunch, a little flavor, and pasta...it works. (07/21/2006) By Estella RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe Judy's Macaroni Salad; 3 cups cooked and cooled elbow or similar macaroni.1/3 cup chopped onion,1/3 cup finely chopped celery, 1 1/2 cups frozen tiny peas, thawed, 1/2 tsp celery seeds(optional),1/2 cup Miracle Whip and salt and pepper to taste. I sometimes add small chunks of cheddar cheese and/or small chunks ham.You may need to add a little more Miracle Whip if it seems too dry after sitting in fridge for a while. (07/23/2006) By bjptl RE: Macaroni Salad Recipe I had a grandmother friend give me this recipe for the salad: Macaroni, eggs, mayonnaise, relish, onion and I add green peppers if I have them. Here is the secret ingredient: a small amount of french dressing. It makes it a pretty orange colored salad and spices up the salad a bit. (07/24/2006) By teatimelady Report Spam or Abuse