Deli Mac Salad
By
Helene Mulvihill
@WeBakeinTX
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This is a family recipe from my husband's family. They owned a deli in NJ many years ago, and this is the mac salad that they made. Yummm! Very big hit too!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
It can be difficult to replicate the flavor and texture of authentic deli mac... but this recipe pulls it off beautifully!
Rating:
★★★★★ 21 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
a party
Prep:
5 Min
Cook:
10 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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1 lbelbow macaroni, cooked al dente
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1 cwhite vinegar
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1 cwhite sugar
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1 cfinely chopped bell pepper
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1 Tbspcelery seed
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2 or 3big globs of mayo
How to Make Deli Mac Salad
- Heat vinegar and sugar on stove until sugar is dissolved; cool.
- Toss vinegar sugar mixture with macaroni. Refrigerate in freezer bags for several hours to allow it to set.
*NOTE* After soaking, it's possible for there to be some excess sugar/vinegar mixture, if you find it to be very soupy you can toss it into a colander for a minute to drain some off. - Toss macaroni with peppers and celery seed. Add mayo to taste. Yummmo!
About Deli Mac Salad
Course/Dish: Pasta Sides Pasta Salads
Main Ingredient: Pasta
Regional Style: American
Collections: Fourth of July! Member's Choice
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
