Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

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From Sardis, Ohio, Dorothy Bayes sends this refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue.

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Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced
  • Dash paprika

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely.
  • For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat.
  • Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 111 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 362 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Classic Macaroni Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2005, p22

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Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by babaloulou

I did had some frozen sweet young peas to the recipe, the rest the same Real ono like we say in Hawaii


Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2011 by rosomalley

Great combination of flavors with a little bit of crunch. Loved it!


Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2011 by Dawn Humphreys

Excellent! Used 2 pkts of sweet n low and the entire family loved it! So simple! Will definitely be making this again.


Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2010 by Tparrishj

Best macaroni salad I have ever had!


Reviewed on May. 21, 2010 by beagleluva

I didn't have relish so I just added pickle juice and wasn't sure how it would taste with the mustartd but it was fine.

Easy and healthy - will definitely make again!


Reviewed on May. 11, 2010 by kelsimarie21

Very quick and easy! I didn't bring much back from our gathering, I will be making this recipie again and again!


Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by jasavage17

Very good salad and so simple!


Reviewed on May. 27, 2008 by NJ_mommy_1

This salad was the best macaroni salad that I have tasted! I will never buy the store salad's. I also did not add the 1/4 teaspoon of salt and it still tasted great! Thanks..

 
 
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