Classic Macaroni Salad
(from Cricket’s recipe box)
Source: RecipeThing user saymyname
Serves 8 peopleIngredients
- Salad:
- 8 ounces small salad cooked macaroni
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 3 sweet pickles, chopped
- Macaroni Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- Optional add-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 cups cooked small bay shrimp (optional)
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)
- 1 cup chopped celery (optional)
- 1 cup sliced stuffed green olive (optional)
Directions
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Make the dressing: whisk together all the dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Make the salad: add macaroni to a large bowl; toss with oil.
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Add in onion, eggs, and pickles (also any optional add-ins); add in dressing; toss to combine.
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Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
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If the salad seems dry, add more mayonnaise.