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"I have made this many times over the years for large gatherings, everyone loves it and I am always asked for the recipe --- the dressing is wonderful with potatoes or cooked pasta, you may of coarse double the amounts to feed more people --- all ingredients may be adjusted to suit taste, throw in some cooked ham or bacon if desired, plan ahead this..."

Ingredients: pickles, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"This is the ANSWER for me on a hot summer day. I could eat the whole bowl. Usually serve on lettuce with a tall glass of lemonade."

Ingredients: pepper, frozen green peas...

"Can be made ahead, kid friendly, quick and easy. I got this from a pasta website. Nice to make for a BBQ or summer side dish. It's a crowd pleaser! For a full 1 lb. (16 oz.)box of pasta, just double the recipe. I usually make this with regular mayo and milk since that's what I have in the house."

Ingredients: pepper, elbow macaroni...

"I usually don't measure and I usually make this for big family gatherings. So Take away from the recipe as you see fit. I get a whole lot of complements on this salad and I enjoy it myself. The bacon bits add crunch and taste."

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, eggs...

"I made this on a Sunday to keep in the fridge for DH to grab for dinner during the week because it was too hot to cook! He loved it and ate the whole big bowl! Its more of a main dish pasta salad. Try it I think you'll like it!"

Ingredients: ham, mayonnaise, onions...

"This is AWESOME!!!! My girlfriend brought this dish for Thanksgiving and we all LOVED IT!! So I wanted to share.....ENJOY!!!"

Ingredients: small shell pasta, diced onions...

Ingredients: elbow macaroni, ham...

"You'll crave this salad once you try it, this also works well with chicken in place of the tuna, please do not omit the sweet pickles they *make* this salad! adjust all amounts to suit taste, plan ahead this needs to chill before serving, cooking time is chilling time"

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, macaroni noodles...

"This is another dish that I would rather have than dessert. It truly is comfort food at its finest."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dry mustard...

"A pretty picnic salad and perfect for your next potluck party. You start with a box of Kraft Dinner, this recipe is easy to make and a delight to eat."

Ingredients: macaroni and cheese mix, cucumbers...

"This is a basic at our house, and we have it two or three times a month. I love the french dressing flavor instead of blah macaroni."

Ingredients: shrimp, sweet pickles...

"Another Cook's Illustrated tested recipe, however I've added my own personal touch. They recommend the sweet, smoky flavor of Texas Best or Bull's-Eye barbecue sauce, but feel free to substitute your favorite. As the salad sits, it can become dry; just before serving, stir in a few tablespoons of warm water to bring back its creamy texture...."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, salt & fresh ground pepper...

"Traditionally a side dish, the addition of baked beans to macaroni salad turns this wonderful salad into a complete main course. This recipe makes enough to serve a crowd, so take it to your next picnic supper, you'll be glad you did. Recipe came from mealtime.org."

Ingredients: baked beans, elbow macaroni...

"Chill a beer for this nice and spicy dish!
The elbows should be cooked al dente in well salted water to prevent broken mushy noodles. Do salt the water liberally. (2 teaspoons is not a lot once mixed with the rest of the ingredients) Seasons the pasta and avoids father salting in the recipe.
This can be eaten as a side or a main balanced..."

Ingredients: corn, chipotle chiles in adobo...