9 Seriously Good Macaroni Salad Recipes

Is it even summer without the proper summer salad side dishes? Seriously, just try for a minute to imagine a summer party without Aunt Nancy’s potato salad, your dad’s famous pasta salad or Mom’s macaroni salad – yeah, we can’t either.

Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: BLT Macaroni Salad

Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: BLT Macaroni Salad

“This BLT macaroni salad is a fusion dish combining everything we love about a BLT sandwich and a pasta salad. What could possibly be wrong with that! It can be served as an entree for a light supper, as a make and go picnic salad or for a Summer BBQ.” - Melissa
Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Deli Mac Salad

Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Deli Mac Salad

“I wasn't a fan of macaroni salad before. This one changed my mind. I've lost count of the number of people who have begged me for a copy of the recipe. I have resisted the temptation to put MY name on it and bask in all the compliments! Hehehe!” - Janice
Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Mom’s Macaroni Salad

Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Mom’s Macaroni Salad

“So this here is my Mom’s Macaroni Salad. Now, I know, it ain’t the same as your Mom’s or Grandma’s or Uncle Marvin’s or Great Grandma Betty. And that’s alright. You make yours the way you like it. There’s room in this world for plenty types of macaroni salad. But if you’ve never had the pleasure of making this dish on your own, then maybe, just maybe, you’d like to make it this way.” - Brandie
Click Here for Recipe: Macaroni Dill Salad

Click Here for Recipe: Macaroni Dill Salad

“This creamy macaroni salad is going to be a hit with your friends and family. The Miracle Whip makes the sauce sweet, but there's a bit of saltiness from the olives. The dill adds tons of flavor to this unusual macaroni salad. The mix of flavors is amazing!” - The Kitchen Crew
Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Sweet Macaroni Salad

Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Sweet Macaroni Salad

“WOW! I made this three days ago and have enjoyed it twice daily! I did, however, I left-out the sugar and for my taste is was perfect! It is better than any deli mac salad, hands down.” - Marvin
Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Gazpacho Macaroni Salad

Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Gazpacho Macaroni Salad

“I just made this fantastic salad and went with your recipe. I like to do that before ‘trying to improve upon’ and I have to say yours is ‘perfecto!!’ as is.” - Sue
Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: "Dirty" Mac Salad

Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: "Dirty" Mac Salad

“Is a dirty martini your cocktail of choice? Then this pasta salad is going to become your favorite recipe! Onions and pepper give the creamy pasta a little bite and crunch. The dressing is a nice combination of flavors and gives the dish a different flavor than traditional recipes. In our opinion, the salty olives are the best part. Unusual and very tasty!” - The Kitchen Crew
Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Ro's Macaroni and Smoked Ham Salad

Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Ro's Macaroni and Smoked Ham Salad

“BEST MACARONI/HAM SALAD EVER!!!! For those not a fan of Miracle Whip (apologize in advance to Ro and Miracle Whip lovers) I grew up w/ Mayo so used a good quality Mayo. A lot and more after it sat overnight. Family, friends, and co-workers COULD NOT EAT ENOUGH! Definitely a keeper and go to that I will go to often.” - Cindy
Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Donna's Macaroni Salad

Click Here for this Mac Salad Recipe: Donna's Macaroni Salad

“Delicious and picnic-safe? Sign me up! This salad is sans mayo, so feel free to whip up a batch and head on out to your summer festivities. The recipe is terrific as written, but it would also be fairly easy to substitute in any other veggies you have around the kitchen.” - The Kitchen Crew