Wacky Mac Pasta Salad Recipes

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WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD

This colorful, flavorful pasta salad makes a family-friendly side dish for any warm-weather gathering, and it's name, Wacky Mac, is fun for the kids, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add asparagus, watercress, tomatoes, and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with feta and serve.

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch medium asparagus, trimmed
1 pound Wacky Mac spiral pasta
1 bunch watercress (about 3 cups)
3/4 pound red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12



Classic Macaroni Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
Dash paprika

WACKY PASTA SALAD

Make and share this Wacky Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yankeebrutaldani

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



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Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 487.3, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 0.5

12 ounces wacky mac pasta, cooked and drained
2 1/2 cups chopped bell peppers, carrots and black olives
12 ounces birds eye steam frozen broccoli and cauliflower, cooked
1 cup wishbone robusto Italian dressing
1 tablespoon season salt

WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD

This is an easy and pretty simple recipe. I kind of made it up as I went along. It is easily modified for your taste. Some times I add Rotel if I have it if not I don't. It's the base of the pasta salad and then I build from there. Enjoy

Provided by amdorn

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Wacky Mac Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and cool.
  • Add black beans, garbonzo beans and edamame mix. Add as much salad dressing as you like. Salt, Pepper and Onion Powder to taste. Chill and serve cold.
  • Variations - Rotel instead of edamame; black olives, green olives (if using olives, taste before using salt) Let your imagination run wild and put in what ever you like; celery, green peppers, onions, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 226.7, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.6

4 cups wacky mac pasta
12 ounces roasted garlic salad dressing
1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (12 ounce) can black beans
12 ounces edamame
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder

WACKY PASTA SALAD

Make and share this Wacky Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abbs lt3

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



Wacky Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Prepare Wacky Mac according to package directions and rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large bowl, toss Wacky Mac with remaining ingredients; cover and chill thoroughly. Toss gently before serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 0.7

12 ounces wacky mac pasta
1/2 cup yellow pepper, cut into julienne strips
2 cups chicken strips, cooked
1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 cup celery, sliced thin
1/2 cup red pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup honey mustard dressing

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