Aunt Woofie S Macaroni Salad Recipe

Get ready for a taste sensation! Aunt Woofie's Macaroni Salad is a family favorite, perfected over years of culinary magic. The secret? Tangy green olive and pickle juice infuses this creamy pasta salad with irresistible flavor. Made with a unique horseradish kick (easily swapped for extra mustard if preferred!), this recipe is best made the day before to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Double the recipe and impress your crowd!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 472.2 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 4.5 (8 Reviews)
Aunt Woofie S Macaroni Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Aunt Woofie S Macaroni Salad

  • Salad Macaroni
  • Water
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce (or 4 tablespoons yellow mustard)
  • Brine
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Prepared Mustard
  • 1/4 cup milk (or more, as needed)
  • Green Olives
  • Black Olives
  • Dill Pickle Slices
  • Green Onions
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Hard Boiled Egg
  • Paprika, for garnish (optional)

How to Make Aunt Woofie S Macaroni Salad

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce (or 4 tablespoons yellow mustard), 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup milk until you reach your desired consistency. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
  4. Gently fold in 1/2 cup sliced black olives, 1/2 cup sliced green olives, 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles, and 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion.
  5. Add the 1/2 cup chopped hard-boiled eggs and stir gently to combine.
  6. Add the cooked macaroni and stir until evenly coated.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to blend.
  8. Before serving, garnish with 2 hard-boiled egg slices and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.

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

34 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

27g

Carbs

13g