Old-Fashioned Picnic Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Picnic Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked in boiling salted water until al dente and drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red onions or 1/2 cup scallion; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped sweet pickle (about 6 small pickles); 1 medium red bell peppers or 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons celery seeds; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked in boiling salted water until al dente and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onions or 1/2 cup scallion
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped sweet pickle (about 6 small pickles)
1 medium red bell peppers or 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons sweet paprika

1
In a large salad bowl, toss together the warm pasta, oil, salt, and pepper; allow to cool, then add the onion, celery, pickles, and bell pepper; toss to blend.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, milk, mustard, and celery seeds; pour half over the salad and toss to coat.
3
**At this point, cover and refrigerate the salad and remaining dressing for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
4
One hour before serving, remove the salad from the refrigerator, add more dressing, if needed, and taste for salt and pepper.
5
Sprinkle with the paprika, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
6
Variations--try adding any of these to the salad:
7
*2 cups frozen peas, defrosted.
8
*2 cups smoked turkey or ham cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
9
*2 cups cherry tomatoes, whole, or cut in half.
10
*2 cups pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped.
11
*2 cups ranch dressing, in place of the mustard/mayonnaise combination; omit the celery seeds.
12
*6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced.

726

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked in boiling salted water until al dente and drained, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Picnic 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.

Old-Fashioned Picnic Macaroni Salad

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