Warm Macaroni 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.

WARM MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni pasta according to the package instructions and drain it of all the water once finished.
• Gently stir in grated/chopped fresh 1/2 cup carrot, 3 tablespoons onion, 1 stalk of celery, 3 tablespoons pickle relish, and 2/3 cups mayonnaise. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately while still warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

WARM TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions; drain.
• In a large bowl, toss warm pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella, onion, olive oil, parsley, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

WARM MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Add the carrot, onion, celery, and pickle to the warm macaroni.
• Stir in the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
• Serve it while it is still warm.