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simple macaroni salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diane C.
Anytown, TX

Mom would make this for our summer cookouts. We loved it! Dad would work the grill, flipping those hamburgers and hot dogs. We would sit in the shade of the oak tree, our picnic table set with a checkered cloth and bowls of assorted salads.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For simple macaroni salad

  • 2 c
    elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 c
    diced bell pepper
  • 1 c
    miracle whip dressing (not mayonnaise)
  • 1/4 tsp
    celery seed
  • 1 pinch
    salt and pepper

How To Make simple macaroni salad

  • 1
    In a large pot bring 3 qts. of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as directed. When done, drain and rinse with cool water. Drain again.
  • 2
    Chop onion and bell pepper. Place in bottom of large bowl.
  • 3
    Add cooked pasta to bowl. Add dressing. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with celery seed, salt and pepper and stir again. Chill at least one hour before serving.
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