Macaroni Salad - Quick and Easy Recipe

Name: Macaroni Salad - Quick and Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups macaroni noodles; ½ cup celery, chopped; 1 cup dill pickle, chopped; 1 cup medium cheddar, cubed; ⅔ cup ham, diced (optional); ¾ cup Miracle Whip; 3 tablespoons mustard; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups water
2 cups macaroni noodles
½ cup celery, chopped
1 cup dill pickle, chopped
1 cup medium cheddar, cubed
⅔ cup ham, diced (optional)
¾ cup Miracle Whip
3 tablespoons mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

1
Boil Macaroni in water until noodles are cooked.
2
Be sure not to over cook.
3
Drain noodles and allow to cool completely.
4
This is very important, if they are too warm when you add the other ingredients the cheese will melt.
5
In a large bowl combine noodles, celery, pickles, cheese and ham.
6
Toss to combine and set aside.
7
To make dressing combine miracle whip, mustard, salt and pepper.
8
Stir well.
9
Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
10
Chill for approximately 1 hour.
11
If you need to serve it immediately place into freezer for 10 -15 minutes (no longer or it will freeze).
12
Best served cold.

636

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 cups water, 2 cups macaroni noodles, ½ cup celery, chopped, 1 cup dill pickle, chopped, and more.

Yes, Macaroni Salad - Quick and Easy 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.

Macaroni Salad - Quick and Easy

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