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A Different Macaroni Salad Recipe

Get ready for a macaroni salad unlike any other! This recipe puts a delicious, creamy Thousand Island spin on a classic. Don't let the pretty pink hue surprise you – the flavor is amazing! A perfect side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 445 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
A Different Macaroni Salad

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Ingredients for A Different Macaroni Salad

  • 1/2 cup thousand island dressing
  • Vinegar
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Prepared Mustard
  • Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Elbow Macaroni
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • Green Peppers
  • Onion

How to Make A Different Macaroni Salad

  1. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, mayonnaise, thousand island dressing, sweet pickle relish, and yellow mustard until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in the cooked macaroni, chopped celery, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in the chopped egg whites.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

20g

Carbs

15g

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