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macaroni salad

Recipe by
Leialoha Garber
Honolulu currently in Indianapolis, In, HI

My Mom taught me to make this simple, delicious salad many years ago. It has been our family favorite for 3 generations now. Every time I share it at a cook out, someone always ask for the recipe. I have been told the secret is in the dressing, I'm not sure. So I thought I would share it here! I sometimes change it up and add a small can of drained, flaked, tuna! Yum! Hope you will enjoy it!

yield 10 -12
prep time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For macaroni salad

  • 1 cup peeled, chopped, tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced thin green onions
  • 10 oz uncooked macaroni, cooked firm
  • DRESSING FOR SALAD
  • 16 oz miracle whip
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 tsp celery salt
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar

How To Make macaroni salad

  • 1
    Boil macaroni till firm. Drain. Peel, chop tomatoes. Chop green onions on the diagonal (just makes it pretty). Place all in bowl.
  • 2
    Mix all salad dressing ingredients together well. Pour over macaroni, tomatoes and green onions, mix thoroughly. Chill for a couple hours or overnight.
  • 3
    If adding the tuna, add it with the salad dressing step.
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