macaroni salad
(2 ratings)
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Picnics and barbecues are not complete without a macaroni salad.
(2 ratings)
yield
10 serving(s)
cook time
10 Min
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
Ingredients For macaroni salad
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16 ozsmall elbow macaroni
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1 pkgzesty italian salad
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3hard boiled eggs, chopped
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2cucumbers, diced
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1bell pepper, chopped
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1purple onion, chopped
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1 jarpimento peppers, drained
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4spicy kosher dill pickles, chopped
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1 Tbspjalapeno peppers, diced
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1 bunchgreen onions, chopped
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1 ccheddar cheese, grated
- SALAD DRESSING
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2 ckraft salad dressing
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1 Tbspdill relish
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2 tspdill pickle juice
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1 tspjalapeno pepper juice
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3 tspsugar
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1 tspyellow mustard
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1/2 tspblack pepper
How To Make macaroni salad
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1Cook macaroni in slightly salted water according to package directions. Al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water and drain in colander. Sprinkle salary dressing over drained macaroni in colander. This flavors the macaroni and will also keep it from sticking together.
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2Place in covered container in refrigerator for at least one hour until thoroughly cooled.
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3In large bowl combine all ingredients except dressing mix. Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl. Pour mixture into chilled macaroni. Gently mix together and chill covered overnight.
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4Variations: Add 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup yellow squash, diced.
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