Patti's New Macaronie Salad
By
Patti Smith
@webdolly
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The taste of honey mustard, balsamic vinegar and mayo really combine well with the tomatoes and tomato juice to make this a bit different. I threw this together today for a picnic, and it really turned out well. I hope you give it a try.
Recipe can easily be doubled or more for larger crowds.
Recipe can easily be doubled or more for larger crowds.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb
- small macaronie shells
- 1 tsp
- salt
- 2
- hard boiled eggs, diced
- 1/2 c
- diced tomatoes, fresh (i used some of each) save juice for dressing.
- 1/2 c
- canned diced tomatoes (reserve juice)
- 1/2 c
- carrot, julienne, grated, or diced
- 1/2 small
- green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small
- red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 c
- black olives, sliced
- 2 Tbsp
- fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 to 1 c
- good mayonnaise
- 1/4 c
- juice from canned tomatoes, or v8 juice would work.
- 1 to 2 Tbsp
- honey mustard
- 2 Tbsp
- balsamic vinegar (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp
- fresh or dried parsley
- 1 tsp
- sweet imported paprika
- 1/2 tsp
- lemon pepper
- 1/2 tsp
- onion powder (not onion salt)
- 1/4 tsp
- celery seed
- 1/4 Tbsp
- dried, granulated orange peel or use 1/2 tsp fresh peel, no pith (white part)
- pinch
- granulated sugar or honey to taste, if necessary
DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
How to Make Patti's New Macaronie Salad
- 1Add macaronie to salted, boiling water in large pot. Use at least 1/2 gallon on water. Boil according to directions on box, about 6 minutes until tender but not mushy. Strain and run cold water through until cool. Strain again.
- 2In a small mixing bowl, add mayo, juice from can of diced tomatoes, honey mustard, and balsamic vinegar, stirring contstantly. Taste a little and see if it needs honey and/or sugar, and adjust. Continue adding the remaining dressing ingredients and tasting to your preference.
- 3Put well drained macaronie into a large bowl. Add diced eggs, tomatoes and remaining vegetables, gently stirring in after each item until thoroughly mixed.
- 4Gradually add dressing and stir gently to coat everything. If salad appears too dry, add some V-8 or tomato juice, or extra mayo as you see fit. Chill for at least 2 hours and serve. Next day is even better.
