Danish Macaroni Salad Makaronisalat Recipes

DANISH MACARONI SALAD WITH HERRING

Steps:

• Cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions, rinse and cool.
• Peel, halve lengthwise and seed cucumber, slice into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Put pasta, cucumber, herring, scallions, and mushrooms into a serving bowl.
• In a small bowl combine the vinegar, oil and salt, pour over salad ingredients and mix gently.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Just before serving, stir the curry powder into the sour cream, pour over salad and mix well.

DANISH MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni al dente as directed on the package. Drain well and set aside to cool.
• In a salad bowl mash the yolks of two of the eggs, reserving the egg whites for another use.
• Add the mustard and salt to the yolks.
• Gradually mix in the mayonnaise, the fold in the sour cream.
• Add the pimiento, ham and cooled macaroni, toss gently but thoroughly.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Cover and chill at least one hour.
• Slice the remaining 2 eggs into rounds.
• Place the eggs rounds decoratively on the top of the salad and sprinkle with the parsley or dill.

SCANDINAVIAN-INSPIRED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, dill, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, eggs, cucumber and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with red onions and additional dill if desired.

DANISH MACARONI SALAD MAKARONISALAT

Steps:

• FOR THE MACARONI: Bring to a boil enough water to cover amply the macaroni. Add salt. Boil rapidly for 10 minutes. Reduce heat and boil slowly for 20 minutes more, adding more boiling water if necessary. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Chill. Mix with following dressing.
• DRESSING: Whip the cream stiff. Add salt to taste, sugar and vinegar, a few drops at a time. Mix well and add the horseradish. Fold into the chilled macaroni. Serves 6.
• Wonderful, Wonderful Danish Cooking I. D. Jensen.