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Creamy Macaroni Salad
By cdanyell214
Cook noodles as directed on package
- 1 Box Elbow Noodles
- 1 Small Onion Chopped
- 1 Stock of Celery Finely Chopped
- 2 Cup Mayo
- 3 TBSP Vinegar
- 4 TBSP Sugar
- 2 TBSP Mustard
- 1 TSP Celery Seed
- 1 TSP Ground Mustard
- 1 TSP Salt
- 1 TSP Pepper
- 2 Hard Boiled Eggs
- Paprika
Cartier Pasta Salad
By christinamussgnug
Toss pasta with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach
- Cooked pasta
- baby spinach
- mango, chopped
- avocado, chopped
- sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- basil pesto
- Parmesan cheese
Mushroom and Broccoli Pasta Salad
By BrendaFlood
Cook pasta about ¾ of the way, do not overcook or salad will become mushy
- 2-3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
- Green peppers
- Green onion
- Tomatoes
- Celery
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
- Parmesan cheese, fresh, grated
- Italian dressing
Mom's Tuna Noodle Salad
By Grandsunset
Boil pasta and rinse with cold water
- 1 box shaped pasta
- 1 can albacore tuna
- 3/4 C mayo or (1/2 mayo and 1/4 C sour cream)
- 1 C frozen peas
The Works Italian Pasta Salad
By Goodlookingcooking
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 7 oz corkscrew macaroni or one 7 oz package tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups cubed Swiss or provolone cheese (6 oz)
- 6 oz sliced salami cut into strips
- 1 cup cauliflower florets thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini thinly sliced (about a cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped green and/or red sweet pepper
- 1 small onion thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 1/2 cup sliced pitted olives
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup snipped parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup wine vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons crushed dried basil
- 1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges
Summer Fresh Cold Pasta Salad
By maryjo young
A refreshing mix of summer fresh vegetables encountered with dressing and pasta
- 1-1 1/2 bxs of spiral pasta, 1 lg. Cucumber, 1-2 tomatoes., 2 crowns of broccoli, 1 onion and 1 green pepper. 1 btl. Italian dressing and 1/4 cup diced American cheese and 1/4 cup diced motzz cheese.
Tortellini Salad
By lisagayj
Cook tortellini according to package directions
- 1 package refrigerated tortellini any variety cooked and cooled
- ½ pound fresh broccoli florets
- ½ pound mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup diced red onions
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup shredded Italian cheese
Tuna and Egg Macaroni Salad
By cellis
Cook elbow pasta, drain and cool
- 2 cans tuna
- 1 onion (white or yellow) chopped
- Elbow pasta (1 box) cooked and cooled
- Sweet pickle (chopped) or sweet relish
- mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
Summer Italian Pasta Salad
By EMAXI, Just a girl and her spoon
I love pasta but its hard to make it in the Summer because I'm busy and its too hot for it
- 1 box different colored pasta
- ½ cup chopped mozzarella
- ¼ cup zesty Italian dressing
- 1 chopped tomatoes
- 1 can chopped olives
Macaroni Salad with Carrot and Celery
By Kim
A light side dish
- 1 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup miracle whip, 1/4 cup Italian dressing, 3/4 cup julienned carrots, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 tsp dill, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper to taste.
The Tastiest Macaroni Salad
By sarascharft
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the peas
- Salad:
- 4 cups small pasta
- 3 cup minced celery (about 6 stalks)
- 3 cups tiny shelled peas - fresh or frozen
- 1 cup chopped fresh red bell pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 6 hard-boiled eggs - chopped
- ¼ cup chopped dill or sweet pickles - optional
- Dressing:
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 large cloves garlic - minced
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or more to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Perfect Potluck Macaroni Salad
By Sj
Nice twist to an old favorite
- 1 package Macaroni and Cheese Dinner
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 jar (4 oz) pimento, drained and diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
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