Creamy & Crunchy Macaroni Salad

Submitted by mandabears

"This is my oldie but goodie recipe from the back of the San Giorgio box. Never fails and is always a big hit. I usually double the recipe."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1⁄3 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup finely minced onion, i use dehydrated onion
• 2 tablespoons sweet relish
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry ground mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 dash paprika
• 3 quarts water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

directions

1. In a large pot bring 3 quarts water to a rolling boil.
2. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
3. Gradually add dry elbow macaroni.
4. Return to a boil.
5. Boil uncovered 6-8 minutes.
6. Drain well and rinse with cold water and drain again.
7. In a medium bowl combine all ingredients.
8. Place cooked macaroni in a large bowl and toss well with other ingredients.
9. Cover and refrigerate.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

You can't go wrong with this classic crowd-pleasing macaroni salad! I made this according to the recipe and it's perfect. Nothing fancy, just good old macaroni salad. A picnic staple! Thanx for porting!

 

[Mina Y.]

This is a great macaroni salad and went over very well at our barbecue. The next time I made it, I used 1 1/2 cups of mayo and 1/2 cup Miracle Whip. We prefer ours saucier and I discovered the first batch didn't hold it's creaminess overnight. Great base recipe to adapt to your own tastes!

 

[Lillian M.]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. We don't eat onion, so I left them out & only a pinch of salt & extra pepper. It is THE best macaroni salad I've ever had. Bravo!!

 

[munyans]

This has always been my favorite recipe and I was so glad that you posted it since it is not on the back of the box! I usually add extra eggs, and I put chopped cherry tomatoes in it too. It is great salad, and everyone always asks for the recipe! Thanks!