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Macaroni Salad - Grandma's Best

A favorite blend of ingredients perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings.
Difficulty: Beginner
Course Salads, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Pasta, Salads
Method No Bake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 12

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Pot for Pasta
  • 2 qt Pan, for Eggs

INGREDIENTS 

Solids

  • 16 oz Elbow Macaroni
  • ½ cup Onion - diced
  • ½ cup Celery - diced
  • ¾ cup Red Bell Pepper - diced
  • ¼ cup Sweet Pickle Relish - or Pickles, diced
  • 6 Eggs - Hard Boiled - chopped

Dressing

  • 2 cup Mayo
  • 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Paprika
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp Dill Pickle Juice, - to thin mix

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Boil Elbows per package directions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix Elbows and solids in a large bowl, stirring gently to a uniform blend. Set aside.
  • Combine Dressing ingredients in medium bowl, whisking to blend well.
    Add Pickle Juice last until the dressing is thinned to your liking.
  • Finally combine everything in the large bowl and mix well.
  • Refrigerate 1 Hour or more.
  • Serve cold.

Notes

Be sure to keep cold on those hot, summer picnic tables. 
Goes especially well with dogs, burgers and sweet iced tea.

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