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basic cheddar macaroni salad

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Recipe by
Tracy Heeren
@traceoffyre
Cobourg, ON

My husband is a picky eater and complained that no one ever made a pasta salad that isn't loaded with onions and other "icky" veggies, so I came up with this basic and easy macaroni salad just for him. It is now one of the few pasta salads he will eat. For a bit more added flavor and veggies, add some grape or chopped tomato, green onion, and maybe a bit of sweet pickle. Be creative and make it with your own family's favorite flavors.

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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 4 Hr 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For basic cheddar macaroni salad

  • 2 c
    macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 c
    carrots, chopped medium to fine
  • 1/4 c
    red pepper, chopped medium to fine
  • 1 c
    Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, more if needed
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make basic cheddar macaroni salad

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients until well blended.
  • 2
    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  • 3
    If the salad seems dry, add a bit more Miracle Whip or mayonnaise before serving. Stir again and serve.
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