Awesome Macaroni Salad Recipes

SUMMER MACARONI SALAD

When we grill, my mother asks me to make this summer pasta salad. To make it extra creamy, I like to keep a small amount of dressing separate and stir it in just before serving. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar and seasonings until blended. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, peppers, onion and celery. Add 1 cup dressing; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing to add just before serving., To serve, stir in reserved dressing. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons water or 2% milk
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small sweet yellow, orange or red pepper, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

AWESOME PASTA SALAD

This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.

Provided by Irlandes

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 913.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ pound provolone cheese, cubed
½ pound salami, cubed
¼ pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

AWESOME PASTA SALAD

I got this recipe from a lady that I used to work with when I was teaching. It is wonderful! People ask for this recipe over and over again!

Provided by kristiesnell

Categories Potluck

Time 12h30m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Steps:

The night before serving, break the noodles up 3 times.
Boil, rinse, and drain.
That same night -- in a large bowl, add the dry seasonings and Wesson oil to pasta.
Mix well, seal, and refrigerate at least 8 hours (the longer the better).
Next day (morning), add veggies and mayonnaise to pasta.
Stir together.
Refrigerate all day if possible. The longer it marinates the better the flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.4, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 518.4, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 6.7

Ingredients

12 ounces vermicelli (break 3 times)
1 tablespoon Accent seasoning
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons Wesson Oil
4 ounces pimentos (diced and drained)
2 chopped up green bell peppers
1 chopped small to medium, white onion
2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced drained black olives
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1 1/2 cups helman's light mayonnaise