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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)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for A Different Macaroni Salad

  • 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
  • Vinegar
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

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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!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

20g

Carbs

15g

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