Maries Macaroni Salad Recipes

SIMPLE MACARONI SALAD

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 until no longer hot. Transfer noodles to a large bowl.
• Stir in red bell peppers, green bell peppers, green onions, celery and olive oil. Mix in mayonnaise and soup mix. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

MY MARY'S ITALIAN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and let cool in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Serve cold or at room temperature.

MARINATED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk canola oil, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Set aside to let the flavors blend for 30 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
• Combine cooled pasta, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, and cucumber in a bowl.
• Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
• Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

MARIE'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
• Mix all ingredients together and adjust seasonings to taste.
• Refrigerate or serve.