Salmon Macaroni Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

Name: Salmon Macaroni Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry elbow macaroni; water; salt; 2 cups canned salmon, skin and bones removed; 2 stalks celery & leaves, diced; ½ cup white onion; 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 9 pimento stuffed olives, halved; salt; white pepper; ½ cup kraft poppy seed dressing; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; ½ teaspoon sweet pickle relish; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup dry elbow macaroni
water
salt
2 cups canned salmon, skin and bones removed
2 stalks celery & leaves, diced
½ cup white onion
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
9 pimento stuffed olives, halved
salt
white pepper
½ cup kraft poppy seed dressing
⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon sweet pickle relish
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)

1
Bring 2 quarts of water to boil.
2
add a dash of salt.
3
Add macaroni and cook to ala dente.
4
Do not rinse.
5
Note: I stir macaroni, put a lid on the pot and turn the heat off.
6
Check after a few minutes.
7
Macaroni will cook in the hot water.
8
Drain, do not rinse.
9
Mix the ingredients for the dressing and put in refrigerator to chill.
10
In salad bowl, add macaroni, salmon celery and hard boiled eggs and olives.
11
Mix gently.
12
Add salt and pepper to taste.
13
Cover and chill if desired.
14
Mix the chilled dressing in the salad.
15
Serve with crackers.

557

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry elbow macaroni, water, salt, 2 cups canned salmon, skin and bones removed, and more.

Yes, Salmon Macaroni Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!