macaroni salad

Name: Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3-5 - hard boiled eggs; 1 pound(s) macaroni, elbow; 1 cup(s) real mayo; 2 dash(es) ranch dressing ( 2 big tablespoons i would say ); 2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cup(s) of frozen petite or baby peas; - salt; - pepper; - onion powder

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Deborah Mackrodt

Levittown, NY

Updated on Sep 16, 2010

This is a versatile macaroni salad. You can add ham to it and make it a main salad. This is great for those people who like a pasta salad without the vinegar in it. This was a great hit at Fourth of July!Just had to give everyone the recipe.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3-5 - hard boiled eggs
1 pound macaroni, elbow
1 cup real mayo
2 dashes ranch dressing ( 2 big tablespoons i would say )
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups of frozen petite or baby peas
- salt
- pepper
- onion powder

How To Make macaroni salad

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the box.

Step 2

As the pasta is cooking chop up your hard boiled eggs in a bowl you will be serving the pasta in. Add the mayo, ranch dressing, salt, pepper and onion powder to taste. Stir together and set aside.
Step 3

Set up your colander to drain your pasta in your sink and add the frozen peas. Then drain your cooked pasta over the peas.
Step 4

Run cold water over the pasta and peas. Add the peas and pasta to the bowl with the dressing in it.
Step 5

Lastly add the cheese and stir all together. Chill in frig for about 2 hours so the flavors combine. If it get a little dry add some more mayo and a little ranch dressing when you are ready to serve.
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