Deli Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Deli Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni; 3 cups sugar; 2 cups vinegar; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/8 teaspoon dried basil, more if fresh; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces macaroni
3 cups sugar
2 cups vinegar
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon dried basil, more if fresh
salt and pepper

1
Cook pasta until ala dente. Drain and rinse well with cold water.
2
Bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer in a saucepan. Stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3
Prepare macaroni, al dente. Place cooked macaroni in a bowl and pour the brine over it,(put in a large plastic bag). Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
4
To finish:
5
Drain the macaroni from the brine. Mix the mayonnaise, basil, salt and pepper together. Add pasta, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber and red onion. Toss to combine. Serve.

1041

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces macaroni, 3 cups sugar, 2 cups vinegar, 2 medium tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Deli Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Deli Macaroni Salad

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