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Sweet Macaroni Salad Recipe

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A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one of my favorites. I occasionally leave out the green pepper if I know that people don't like it...and it still tastes great. -Idalee Scholz Cocoa Beach, Florida

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Sweet Macaroni Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 14 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
4 medium carrots, shredded
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the macaroni, carrots, green pepper and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth. Pour over macaroni mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yield: 14 servings.

Originally published as Sweet Macaroni Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2004, p37

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Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by hahymen

I never really cared for macaroni salad till I tried this! It is the only recipe that I like and use..What's even better is the longer it sits the better it gets!!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by whiskeyechoalpha

cut back on the vinegar

way to sour

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2009 by lisa53202

I felt this was too sweet, but a lot of folks here in the South really like it.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2009 by kinzua50

I make this receipe for parties and everyone loves it. I do cut the sugar in half though.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2009 by badkitty

I have a suggestion....make another salad -this one is sickeningly sweet and weird.

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2008 by Crackerjack49494

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by clemmentine11

I love this salad, but being a diabetic I need to lighten it up, but still keep the sweet taste , any suggestions?

Reviewed on May. 20, 2008 by mrsbert

I have made this many times--always a big hit! But I can't remember which issue it was in--can you tell me?

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by sbrunson

I have made this several times, but it gets boring by the end of such a HUGE batch. Also, I think the vinegar and majo might need some rebalancing because it ends up with a lot of extra sauce and vinegar tasting.