deli mac salad

Name: Deli Mac Salad
Prep time: 2 h 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) cooked elbow macaroni; 1 cup(s) white vinegar; 1 cup(s) white sugar; 1 cup(s) finely chopped bell pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) celery seed; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise

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Helene Mulvihill

Magnolia, TX

Updated on Jan 5, 2024

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. Yum! It's always a hit.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

It can be hard to replicate the flavor and texture of authentic deli macaroni salad, but this recipe pulls it off beautifully. Sweet and tangy, celery seed adds a ton of flavor. Not only do chopped green peppers add another layer of flavor, but they also add crunch. A delicious side dish for a cookout or potluck.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 2 Hr 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 cup mayonnaise

How To Make deli mac salad

Step 1

Heat vinegar and sugar on the stove until sugar is dissolved. Cool.

Step 2

Toss vinegar sugar mixture with macaroni in a gallon resealable plastic bag.
Step 3

Refrigerate for several hours to allow it to set. After soaking, there may be some excess sugar/vinegar mixture. If you find it to be very soupy, toss it into a colander for a minute to drain some off.
Step 4

After chilling, empty the macaroni into a mixing bowl. Toss with peppers and celery seed.
Step 5

Add mayo to taste.
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