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Classic Macaroni salad

This classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser at every cookout, potluck, and picnic!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, macaroni, pasta, salad, sidedish
Servings: 4
Author: Bhawna Maharshi

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Macaroni
    Boiled & Cooled
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple chopped
  • 1/2 cup Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Red Pepper chopped
  • 1 tbsp Olives chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mango chopped
  • 1 Cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Celery / Mint Leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Mix all the chopped vegetables and Fruits and macaroni in a bowl.
  • Mix Italian Dressing and Mayonnaise and keep aside.
  • Pour dressind over the salad at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Chill in fridge for 1 hour before serving.

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Notes

  • Cooking the macaroni correctly is essential to a good mac salad. Overcook it and you’ll end up with mushy bites that won’t stand up to the mixing with the vegetables.
  • This salad tastes best when it’s had some time in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld. Allow for at least an hour before serving, or make it the night before for the best, flavorful taste.
  • And always remember to taste again before serving to decide if more salt and pepper seasoning needs to be added.