Need a GREAT Macaroni salad recipie

jcndd Posted: Aug 08, 2003 12:38 PM

Need a GREAT Macaroni salad recipie

FI LOVES the kind you get at the deli. Anyone got one?

MrsTC Posted: Aug 08, 2003 01:18 PM

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I don''t have one but I know that the secret to the deli macaroni is putting vinegar in it!! I would say boil up some elbow macaroni, add mayo and some vinegar, add chopped celery and red peppers

Annie02 Posted: Aug 08, 2003 02:11 PM

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This is how my Mom does it - she has been making it for 20 years at least and everyone loves it. The exact amounts are up to you - you will see how you prefer it. Prepare a box of elbow macaroni - Mueller's brand preferably, it really does work the best for some reason. Chill the cooked elbows in the fridge for a couple of hours. Then add about one large tomato and one large green bell pepper, chopped up. Stir in a couple of large spoonfuls EACH of Miracle Whip and Hellman's mayo. You need both - gives a great flavor. Season with salt and pepper. Chill (preferably overnight) before serving. When ready to serve, if it seems too dry, add a little more mayo & Miracle Whip. Sometimes the macaroni absorbs too much.

Boop2704 Posted: Aug 08, 2003 03:29 PM

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My favorite is the Hellmans recipe. Go to Hellmans.com and do a search for it. It is the best and they use vinegar. Tastes better than the deli.

KarenK122 Posted: Aug 08, 2003 10:42 PM

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instead of vinegar I use a bit of pickle juice. Gives a little zing : ).

LisaT Posted: Aug 09, 2003 12:37 PM

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I use pickle juice too. Here's the last recipe I made that was a big hit:

Dressing
1/2 cup Sour cream
1/2 cup Miracle whip
1 cup Hellmans mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Prepared mustard
3 tbls sweet pickle juice
salt & pepper

Salad
2 tablespoons minced onion
2/3 cup celery -- minced
1 red pepper - minced
2/3 cup sweet midget pickles -- chopped -- do not use relish
3-4 tomatoes; seed -- chopped
8 cups elbow macaroni; cook, drain -- cool well before adding

Combine dressing ingredients and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Coat well with the dressing. Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

Cindy Posted: Aug 09, 2003 01:38 PM

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Everytime I make macaroni salad it is too dry.
I tried regular once and once with the italian dressing and it never comes out good. I think next time I will buy the Suddenly Salad kit by Betty Crocker.