The Best Macaroni Salad

Submitted by Renee Ferraz

"I have been making this macaroni salad for years, (don't remember where I got it from) and am not allowed to go to any family functions without it. My new husband even requested that I make it for Thanksgiving! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I usually triple the recipe."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 5 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1 cup Miracle Whip (I usually add more)
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, cubed (I sometimes use colby/jack)
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Mix ingredients until well blended; refrigerate.
2. I usually make this a day ahead so that the flavors meld.
3. Before serving, i usually add more Miracle Whip.

Reviews

[Christmas Carol]

This macaroni salad is absolutely delicious. The Miracle Whip in here really makes the dish, and the fresh veggies add plenty of crunch. I did use celery instead of the cucumber and Miracle Whip Light along with 2% milk cheddar cheese cubes. But you'd never guess the salad was lower in fat! This is tastier (and more colorful) than what you'd find in the deli, & likelier less expensive. Fabulous-a keeper 4 sure!

 

[Dorel]

This was very tasty!! I followed the recipe exactly, it doesn't need any changes for my taste. Thanks for posting this great recipe Renee