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Treasureit 05-25-2013 06:58 PM

I don't know the amounts...but I add Miracle Whip, lemon jc., eggs, relish, mustard, celery, green onions, sometimes black olives. You can add pimento, or cucumber too. I have found that the miracle whip makes a big difference for our family to like it. Oh...a secret ingredient I add is a teaspoon or 2 of sugar. Don't tell on me. You can't taste the sugar it just gives it a different twist.

CRO 05-25-2013 07:18 PM

I don't have the recipe in front of me, but if this interests you let me know and I will send it.
Macaroni of course and chopped celery, green onion, black olives, hard boiled egg, onion, and and tuna. Dressing is mayo, mustard, sugar, vinegar, milk for moisture and garnish with quartered tomatoes.
I hate HB eggs so don't use them. Just takes less milk to moisten.

JENNR8R 05-26-2013 03:19 AM

I like to add cubes of cheese to mine... The secret of being a good cook is to double the cheese in the recipe or just add it in if it's not already in the recipe. :D

Vat 05-26-2013 04:03 AM

I have a wonderful one. Have been using it for years. Here it is:

Vegetable Macaroni Salad

I box (16 oz.) macaroni
1 t. salt
1 T. oil
Cook macaroni with salt and oil according to pkg. directions (Don't over cook). Drain. Put in a large mixing bowl.

1 large green peper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped (optional) (I don't use)
4 carrots, shredded
Prepare in food processor and add to macaroni

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup vinegar
1 cup sugar
2 cups mayonnaise
1 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper
Blend well, add to macaroni mixture, combining thoroughly. Chill at least 5 hours. Enjoy.


How can anything with sweetened condensed milk in it not be good ! ! !? ! !

Teacup 05-26-2013 04:20 AM

Vat, that dressing sounds great...but isn't the quantity too much for one box of macaroni?

damaquilts 05-26-2013 04:45 AM

Hmm after reading these mine is just plain. Elbow macaroni, tuna, mayo, onion, garlic, celery or celery seed. I make up a big bowl and eat it for a week. :) Sometimes after a day or so I add a little ranch dressing to a serving just for something different.

Cris 05-26-2013 04:49 AM

BLT Macaroni Salad

Ingredients
Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, green onions, tomato and celery.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over macaroni mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, add bacon. Yield: 12 servings.

BCM 05-26-2013 05:06 AM

Quick, easy Macaroni Salad

Portions depend on how much you want to make and your preference

macaroni-cooked
mayo made with olive oil
cubes of cheese-sharp cheddar
red onion-chopped
pimento-from jar
green peas-canned

mix and fridge until chilled

enjoy

QuiltE 05-26-2013 05:48 AM

Just remembered .............

Quickie Macaroni Salad
Make Kraft Dinner
Add some mayo
That's it, that's all!

............. and of course, toss in any of the add-ins mentioned above. Though that means more work and kind of defeats the simplicity of the quickie!! :D

cherrio 05-26-2013 06:26 AM

This is our family's favorite!

Originally Posted by tesspug (Post 6085141)
I cook one box of macaroni in salty water. The water is suppose to be as salty as the ocean. Chop 1/2 onion, three celery sticks, three or four sweet pickles and two chopped hard boiled eggs. Mix with the macaroni. For the dressing
1 1/4 cup mayo, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon sweet pickle juice, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, a sprinkle of paprika, salt and pepper. Mix with the macaroni and cool. It's better if it sits for a while. Adjust spices before serving. I also like to add albacore tuna.



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