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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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Originally published as Sweet Macaroni Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2004, p37
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Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by cody1234
This has become a favorite. Always a hit wherever I take it.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by ALCfood
Has a very strong cider vinegar taste.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by Classicrock
I've been making this for years, my husband and brother-in-law LOVE this salad! I substitute 2 chopped stalks of celery in place of the green pepper, and I use only about 3/4 cup of cider vinegar (1 cup of vinegar is too much). It's important to let the salad sit in the fridge overnight to let the pasta soak up the sauce. The next day it's perfect - no need to add anything else. -Lori in WI.
Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2011 by justmbeth
This turned out awesome! Family gave it rave reviews.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2011 by xprincess
I've been making this for years & everybody loves it! I do subsitute 1 & 1/2 pkgs of tri-color rotini for the macaroni, use a bag of pre-shredded carrots & usually use both red & green peppers...it makes a bit more but the ratio of sauce to macaroni is just right after overnight refrigeration:) It's the perfect make ahead macaroni salad and lasts for days in the fridge.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2011 by kimberlygalvin
I have been making this for About 5 years, we love it.
Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by CamelDog
My husband LOVED this macaroni salad. I recently made it for my in-laws and it was a huge hit. Even my 5 year old nephew liked it. It is sweet and tangy. I left out the green pepper and onion since we don't care for them. I used carrots from the salad bar at the grocery store and chopped them in my food chopper. It's just enough crunch to balance the texture of the macaroni. This is a favorite in my house now.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2011 by vanashaLJ
I have made this recipe several times, we love it, people who dislike macaroni salad like it... but I cut out sugar and use half cup white vingar...
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by cody1234
Have made this recipe dozens of times for potlucks and family gatherings. ALWAYS A HIT!! Sometimes use red or yellow pepper instead of green.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by rox2
I would use splenda just cut in half. When I make this recipe I cut sugar and vinegar in half. If you use splenda use 1/2 cup to a cup, or 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup.
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