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deli mac salad

(24 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Helene Mulvihill
@WeBakeinTX
Magnolia, TX

This is a family recipe from my husband's family. They owned a deli in New Jersey many years ago and this is the mac salad they made. Yum! It's always a hit.

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It can be hard to replicate the flavor and texture of authentic deli macaroni salad, but this recipe pulls it off beautifully. Sweet and tangy, celery seed adds a ton of flavor. Not only do chopped green peppers add another layer of flavor, but they also add crunch. A delicious side dish for a cookout or potluck.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(24 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 2 Hr 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For deli mac salad

  • 1 lb
    cooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 c
    white vinegar
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 1 c
    finely chopped bell pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    celery seed
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise

How To Make deli mac salad

  • Heat vinegar and sugar until sugar dissolves.
    1
    Heat vinegar and sugar on the stove until sugar is dissolved. Cool.
  • Toss vinegar sugar mixture with macaroni in a resealable bag.
    2
    Toss vinegar sugar mixture with macaroni in a gallon resealable plastic bag.
  • Refrigerate the mixture.
    3
    Refrigerate for several hours to allow it to set. After soaking, there may be some excess sugar/vinegar mixture. If you find it to be very soupy, toss it into a colander for a minute to drain some off.
  • Refrigerated macaroni in a bowl with green peppers and celery seed.
    4
    After chilling, empty the macaroni into a mixing bowl. Toss with peppers and celery seed.
  • Stir in mayonnaise.
    5
    Add mayo to taste.
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