Da Kine Macaroni Salad Recipes

PERFECT CREAMY MACARONI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well under cold water to remove starch from the outside of the pasta.
• Meanwhile, add the chopped onions to a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside for 5 minutes and then drain. This tones down the raw flavor of the onion so that it won't overpower the salad.
• In the bottom of a large salad bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. For a sweeter macaroni salad, add honey to taste. I typically add half of a tablespoon but try one to two tablespoons if you enjoy sweeter macaroni salads.
• Add the rinsed macaroni, drained onions, bell pepper, celery, radish, and the pickle to the bowl with dressing. Mix well. Taste, then adjust with additional salt and pepper.

DA KINE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the whole, unpeeled potatoes in water to cover until cooked firm, not mushy.
• Add cold water to pot and let potatoes set for 15 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and peel off skins.
• Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• In a large bowl combine macaroni, potatoes, eggs, onion and celery and mix until blended.
• Add 1 cup mayonnaise (mixed with drained tuna, if desired) and mustard to macaroni mixture and mix gently not crushing the potatoes.
• Add more mayonnaise as needed until mixture is coated and appearance is creamy.
• Fold in grated carrot and peas.
• Add lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix gently but thoroughly.
• Flavors blend best when made and chilled a day ahead.

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

DA KINE MAC SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold running water until it is completely cool.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard and red wine vinegar. Add the minced onion, celery, carrot, dill pickles and macaroni. Toss to coat evenly and season generously with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.