Macaroni salad is a staple at all summer picnics, cookouts, and family gatherings. While it can be picked up at a local deli, it’s extremely easy to make at home. The best part about making macaroni salad yourself is that the ingredients can be customized to suit your taste buds. We’re sharing macaroni salad recipes that are traditional but also some that have a tasty twist.
Best Macaroni Salad
“This is the best macaroni salad that I’ve tasted. If you like Knorr’s Spinach dip recipe, you’re gonna love this!” – Anne
Chicken and Bacon Macaroni Salad
“I like to add different colored peppers sliced thin and put on top of the salad for color.” – Sue
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
“This recipe comes close to a macaroni salad that is served at a Hawaiian restaurant close by.” – Melissa
Sweet Macaroni Salad
“A nice change to traditional macaroni salad. I always have to double the recipe and never have leftovers.” – Barbara
Grandma Wells’ Tuna Macaroni Salad
“For decades I called this my birthday salad. Every year for as long as I can remember that is when we served it. My mother’s recipe was enough different than mine that I can call it my own, but I can’t make this without thinking of her. Thanks, Mama!” – Katrina
Macaroni Salad
“The classic macaroni salad; cool pasta and veggies tossed in a creamy dressing!” – Kevin
Mom’s Macaroni Salad
“Elbow macaroni, celery, sweet relish, and hard-boiled egg make up my mom’s macaroni salad. Light and flavorful, you think you will eat just one scoop on your plate, but then you find yourself going back for seconds and thirds.” – Darci
Gazpacho Macaroni Salad
“A bountiful refreshing salad, chock full of veggies, fresh parsley, and wonderful vinaigrette. A great way to use up the bounty of your garden.” – Billy
The Best Macaroni Salad
“This is the best macaroni salad ever that is meant to feed a crowd! It is slightly sweet, tangy, and full of texture.” – Debbie
Donna’s Macaroni Salad
“Everyone always asks me to make double so they will have some to take home in the to-go containers. I like the fact that it doesn’t have any mayonnaise in it.” – Elaine
Deli Mac Salad
“This is a family recipe from my husband’s family. They owned a deli in New Jersey many years ago and this is the mac salad they made. It’s always a hit.” – Helene
Pasta Vegetable Salad
“Great side dish with chicken or barbecue.” – Stacy
Macaroni Dill Salad
“A different macaroni salad and a favorite of our family. Adults usually like it more than kids because of the olives.” – Judy
“Dirty” Mac Salad
“This recipe was inspired by a dirty martini. I went searching for a mac salad recipe with green olives. Couldn’t find one that sounded good. So I made one up myself.” – Carol