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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (64g) Recipe makes 20 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olives
Calories 214
Calories from Fat 103		(48%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 11.5g	17%
	Saturated Fat 2.6g	13%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 12mg		4%
Sodium 312mg		13%
Potassium 86mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 23.5g		7%
	Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
	Sugars 2.8g
Protein 4.6g		9%
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Creamy Macaroni Salad

Recipe #123107 | 45 min | 30 min prep | add private note

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By: Karen From Colorado
May 22, 2005

This is my own macaroni salad. I did not get it from my mother or my grandmother and I did not get it out of a book or off the internet. It is not Amish, Cajun, Mexican or any other description of the various macaroni salads that are posted on the internet. It is my own made up salad. It is designed after my own Creamy Potato Salad that I have posted on Recipezaar (with 121 high reviews, thank you very much to those that have tried it). The dressing is mostly the same, but there are a few other ingredients in this salad that is not in my potato salad. I hope some of you will enjoy it as much as you did the other.

SERVES 20 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb large elbow macaroni, cooked to desired tenderness
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup finely diced sweet onion
1 small red sweet bell pepper, finely diced
1/4-1/2 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing (I like half and half)
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon celery seed
1/2 lb bacon, prepared as in Recipe # 242966

Directions

1
Mix cooled macaroni, celery, onions, bell pepper and green olives together in a large bowl.
2
In a separate bowl mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pickle relish, sugar, salt, pepper and celery seed, stirring well.
3
Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture.
4
Stir in the crumbled bacon.
5
Serve chilled.
6
For another variation, omit the green olives, add sliced black olives and a container of grape tomatoes.
7
For a meal type salad, add diced cooked chicken or tuna fish.

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From: Samantha in Ut

On Sep 26, 2009

So good perfect combination and amounts! Thanks for sharing.

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From: Jeanie Norman

On Sep 9, 2009

Love it!!! I did manipulate it just a little because I didn't have olives or celery on hand. The creamy base is wonderful and could be used with several other items. Thanks for the best macaroni salad ever!!!

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From: Susie in Texas

On Jun 30, 2005

My son loves macaroni salad but he is so picky about it or at least he was until I made this recipe. It was the dressing that he always complained about. We really loved the slightly sweet flavor in this dressing and it really is very creamy. I used mayo and Miracle Whip and I used the "light" versions of both. I made this early this morning so it could sit and chill all day. Served your macaroni salad with Shredded French Dip Sandwiches #69661 and they went well together. I'll say here the exact same thing I said in my review of the "french-dip sandwiches" - I can't wait for leftovers tomorrow night! Thanks Karen!

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From: BrendaM

On Jun 22, 2005

Since your potato salad is one of our favourites, I knew I had to try this macaroni salad. The only changes I made were to omit the olives (since I didn't have any in the fridge), and in place of the bacon, I threw in a can of tuna! I also like using half mayo and half Miracle Whip for the dressing. Absolutely delicious! Thanks for another great recipe, Karen!

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