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Pasta salad and macaroni salad are both made with pasta so that makes them the same thing, right? Our customer service receives this comment\/question a lot so we decided to answer the burning question (and of course give you Blue Ribbon recipes). <\/p>\n

Both are summer side dishes essential for a BBQ and the names are used interchangeably, but they are actually two different things.<\/p>\n

Pasta salad<\/a> has an oil and vinegar base (think Italian dressing) and not typically creamy. It’s made using any type of short, dried pasta but the best ones are farfalle (bow tie), fusilli, penne, or rotini. <\/p>\n

Ingredients could include veggies like cucumbers, black olives, corn, peas, spinach, and tomatoes. Small pieces of meat can also be added, like grilled chicken or salami. Shredded or cubed cheese is also delicious. There can be a wide array of ingredients in pasta salad and, once assembled, tends to be lighter than macaroni salad.<\/p>\n

Macaroni salad<\/a> is actually a type of pasta salad that’s creamier and sweeter. Elbow macaroni is traditionally used and tossed with a sweetened mayonnaise dressing. Ingredients in this deli staple typically include shredded carrots, green bell peppers, celery, and chopped pickles. <\/p>\n

The one thing we can all agree on, though, is whatever you call it they’re both delicious. So which do you prefer – pasta salad or macaroni salad? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n

Blue Ribbon Pasta Salad and Macaroni Salad Recipes<\/h3>\n

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