How to make macaroni salad?

 

this is my all time favorite summer bbq side.  It also keeps well in the fridge for a few days.  The secret to this is the vinegar:)

Summer Macaroni Salad

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Ingredients

• 1 box of elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed in cold water and drained
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumbers
• 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 cup prepared mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Toss in large bowl, serve chilled

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

 

How to make macaroni salad?

Here is a simple and delicious recipe for summer macaroni salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of elbow macaroni
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup of diced red onion
• 1/2 cup of diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup of sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup of diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, black olives, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Can you freeze macaroni salad?

Yes, you can freeze macaroni salad. However, it is important to note that mayonnaise and other dairy products do not freeze well and can cause the salad to become watery and separation upon thawing.

Additionally, the vegetables in the salad may become soft and mushy when frozen. To minimize these effects, it is best to freeze the macaroni salad without the dressing. Simply cook and cool the macaroni and vegetables, then place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

When you are ready to enjoy the salad, thaw it in the refrigerator and then stir in the dressing just before serving.

How long is macaroni salad good for?

Assuming you will put the salad in the fridge, the macaroni salad will be good for 2,3 days. Sometimes, the ingredients can start losing quality even sooner and the dressing looks separated from the salad. If this is the case, your salad is good for only 1, 2 days. I advise making and consuming fresh macaroni salad.

How to make tuna macaroni salad?

Making tuna macaroni salad is easy and straightforward, here is the full process.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of elbow macaroni
• 1 can of tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup of diced red onion
• 1/2 cup of diced celery
• 1/2 cup of diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Here is a simple method for making tuna macaroni salad:

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, tuna, red onion, celery, and green bell pepper.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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This page was last updated on December 14, 2022.