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Mar
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Quick Macaroni Salad
I promised I’d share my recipe for macaroni salad when I posted my Texas Hot Dog Sauce recipe last week. Homemade macaroni salad is so easy and quick to prepare–it’s ready in about 10 minutes–that there’s no excuse for serving grocery store or deli prepared macaroni salad. Store-bought salads don’t compare in quality, texture, or flavor to homemade macaroni salad and they’re always a disappointment. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make macaroni salad:
Ingredients:
- 1 16-oz. box elbow macaroni, cooked al dente (approximately 6-8 minutes)
- 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
- 1 large tomato, seeds removed and diced
- 1 medium green pepper, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise (I use Duke’s mayonnaise–it tastes closest to homemade mayo)
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Prepare macaroni according to package directions (cook it al dente–approximately 6-8 minutes), drain, rinse, and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add diced onions, tomatoes, and green peppers.
- Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Pour sauce over the remaining ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cynthia
March 24, 2013 at 5:44 pm (10 years ago)This sounds delicious. And lovely image – makes me think of spring.
afternoonartist
March 24, 2013 at 5:55 pm (10 years ago)I’ve been making this salad for years. It’s been a favorite with family and friends. The secret ingredient is the Duke’s mayo. I’m ready for spring, too!
The Renegade Seamstress
March 24, 2013 at 9:36 pm (10 years ago)YUM! Can I come over for dinner?
Beth
afternoonartist
March 25, 2013 at 4:56 am (10 years ago)You sure can!
MSK
March 25, 2013 at 3:19 am (10 years ago)This is the best recipe for macaroni salad! Made it a dozen times. I like your tip on the Dukes mayo. It really makes the difference in taste.
afternoonartist
March 25, 2013 at 4:57 am (10 years ago)Thanks, Marisa.
elenacaravela
March 25, 2013 at 9:35 pm (10 years ago)Good!
afternoonartist
March 27, 2013 at 1:49 am (10 years ago)shreejacob
April 6, 2013 at 4:20 am (10 years ago)Ooo its an easy to remember recipe and I could make that!
afternoonartist
April 6, 2013 at 5:17 am (10 years ago)It is easy and inexpensive to make. My family, friends, and coworkers all love this recipe.
Maya Oryan
April 18, 2013 at 11:56 am (10 years ago)Super!!