macaroni salad

(2 RATINGS)
33 Pinches
Sterlington, LA
Updated on Sep 10, 2013

Picnics and barbecues are not complete without a macaroni salad.

prep time
cook time 10 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces small elbow macaroni
  • 1 package zesty italian salad
  • 3 - hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 - cucumbers, diced
  • 1 - bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 - purple onion, chopped
  • 1 jar pimento peppers, drained
  • 4 - spicy kosher dill pickles, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno peppers, diced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • SALAD DRESSING
  • 2 cups kraft salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon dill relish
  • 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper juice
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How To Make macaroni salad

  • Step 1
    Cook macaroni in slightly salted water according to package directions. Al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water and drain in colander. Sprinkle salary dressing over drained macaroni in colander. This flavors the macaroni and will also keep it from sticking together.
  • Step 2
    Place in covered container in refrigerator for at least one hour until thoroughly cooled.
  • Step 3
    In large bowl combine all ingredients except dressing mix. Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl. Pour mixture into chilled macaroni. Gently mix together and chill covered overnight.
  • Step 4
    Variations: Add 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup yellow squash, diced.

Discover More

Category: Pasta Salads
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: Southern

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