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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (144g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 301
Calories from Fat 126		(41%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 14.0g	21%
	Saturated Fat 2.2g	10%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 14mg		4%
Sodium 560mg		23%
Potassium 199mg		5%
Total Carbohydrate 37.1g		12%
	Dietary Fiber 2.2g	8%
	Sugars 4.8g
Protein 6.3g		12%
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Easy Elbow Macaroni Salad

Recipe #168824 | 50 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Oolala
May 20, 2006

Can be made ahead, kid friendly, quick and easy. I got this from a pasta website. Nice to make for a BBQ or summer side dish. It's a crowd pleaser! For a full 1 lb. (16 oz.)box of pasta, just double the recipe. I usually make this with regular mayo and milk since that's what I have in the house.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 cup light mayonnaise, can use lowfat
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup celery, sliced thin
1 cup green bell pepper, can use red if you like, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped

Directions

1
Cook and drain pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water to cool.
2
In large bowl combine mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
3
Add macaroni, celery, green pepper and onion; toss to coat.
4
Cover; chill to blend flavors.

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From: hollyberrie

On Aug 25, 2009

Simple and delish....Just what I've been looking for. Thanks

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From: msjill111

On Jul 29, 2009

I made this salad a couple days ago-it's really really good! The only change I made was to not use lowfat anything as well as added cubed sharp cheddar cheese. It was my favorite mac salad that I've ever made!! Thanks so much for sharing this!

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From: Chef #386447

On Jun 7, 2007

Since 1973, I've been trying to duplicate the macaroni salad from a deli I worked at in Ames, Iowa. I loved that salad, and this is as close as I've come to it. The only addition, to make it more like the one I wanted, is a handful of cubed, mild Cheddar cheese. Great salad. Thanks!

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From: Kathryn29

On Jan 16, 2008

Very good. Just like from the deli. I left out the celery (didn't have any) and left out the mustard. I did not have to use as much mayo, more like 1/2 cup or so. I also added 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese to it. I thought it tasted even better the next day. Thanks for a great recipe. Have never been able to make good macaroni salad until now. Will make often!

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