Macaroni Dandy Salad Recipes

MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring large pot of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add the pasta and boil until al dente (just fork-tender), or follow packet directions.
• While pasta is boiling, prepare/chop SALAD ingredients and add them to a large serving bowl.
• Mix DRESSING ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cool running water. Drain well and add to the rest of the SALAD ingredients in the large serving bowl.
• Pour over DRESSING and toss well to evenly combine. Adjust salt, pepper and vinegar to taste.
• Set aside for at least 15 minutes to let the ingredients warm close to room temperature and settle into each other before serving.

MAC-DADDI-RONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium pot, boil water and add salt. Add pasta, cook until al dente, and place into an ice water bath.
• In a medium mixing bowl add mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Mix to combine and place in refrigerator to keep chilled while pasta cools down.
• When pasta is cool, mix in mayonnaise mixture and all vegetables. Mix thoroughly, season with salt and pepper. Place into refrigerator and chill for 1 hour for the flavors to combine.

MACARONI DANDY SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• Rinse with cold water, drain, and place in large bowl.
• In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
• Combine with macaroni and remaining ingredients.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until serving.
• Serve on top of salad greens or from bowl.