Piquant Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Piquant Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. (4 c.) elbow macaroni; 2 Tbsp. salt; 4 to 6 qt. boiling water; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 lb. American cheese; 1/4 c. scallions, sliced; 1/4 c. vinegar; 1/2 c. salad oil; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1 (12 oz.) can ham or luncheon meat; 3/4 c. green pepper, chopped; 3/4 c. celery, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb. (4 c.) elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp. salt
4 to 6 qt. boiling water
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 lb. American cheese
1/4 c. scallions, sliced
1/4 c. vinegar
1/2 c. salad oil
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 (12 oz.) can ham or luncheon meat
3/4 c. green pepper, chopped
3/4 c. celery, chopped

1
Cook macaroni in salted water until tender; drain.
2
Rinse in cold water and drain in colander.
3
Mix vinegar, oil, paprika, salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
4
Add macaroni and mix lightly; chill for 1 hour.
5
Cut meat, cheese, peppers, celery and scallions with macaroni mixture.
6
Toss lightly; chill thoroughly.
7
Garnish with pimento strips and watercress if desired.

1330

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. (4 c.) elbow macaroni, 2 Tbsp. salt, 4 to 6 qt. boiling water, salt and pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Piquant 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.

Piquant Macaroni Salad

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