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Macaroni “Crackaroni” Salad

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So named by my husband because he couldn’t stop eating it, this easy and simple macaroni salad can be made “as is” or embellished to your heart’s content! Makes a lot, so it’s good for a crowd, or to enjoy as leftovers!

Ingredients

  • 1 box Barilla Elbows, Cooked
  • 2 cups Best Foods Light Mayonnaise (or Mayonnaise Of Choice)
  • ¼ cups White Vinegar
  • ⅓ cups White Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Prepared Yellow Mustard
  • 1-½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 dash Garlic Powder
  • 2 stalks Celery, Chopped
  • 6 whole Hard Boiled Eggs, Diced

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Hard boil eggs (see note). Chop up eggs and celery; add to macaroni. Mix dressing ingredients separately, then pour over everything and toss to coat.

Try to restrain yourself and not eat too much, OK? It’s a very simple recipe, but unbelievably good.

Note: To hard boil eggs, place the eggs in cold water and bring to a boil. Let boil for 5 minutes, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit for 15 minutes. Immerse in cold water until cool.

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cokesmom on 5.29.2011

Southern macaroni salad (and even in IL) is ALWAYS sweeter than store bought. I can’t WAIT to try this one- and it seems perfect for a bonfire night at the pond (our plans tonight).

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adubcooks on 5.7.2011

This really is simple and yummy! You can add a lot of different things to make it your own, but is a perfect basic recipe! We loved it!

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lisamay on 10.9.2010

Thanks so much for the comments about the sweetness. I thought that looked like a lot of sugar and I’m kind of funny about too much sweetness in savory type foods.

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cnewcomb on 4.2.2010

I agree with notacook, this is a very sweet macaroni salad recipe. I think the flavors are good here but they’re overwhelmed by the sugar. Next time I make this I’ll start by adding the sugar a teaspoon at a time until it reaches a more delicate balance.

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Siggy Spice on 3.31.2010

This was really good. I was worried that there was going to be too much dressing, but there wasn’t at all. Thanks for posting

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Kelly on 2.20.2012

I made this for our small group, and everyone loved it!

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VictoriaDoubleU on 9.1.2011

This was excellent – tangy, salty & sweet! I did add some extra veggies & a tablespoon of sweet relish for an extra oomph & it was fantastic. I will definitely make this again for potlucks & parties!

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kj on 8.10.2011

very good!

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dessica on 7.15.2011

Being a potato salad girl, I have never really liked macaroni salad; however, I did not want to peel and boil potatoes for our foster parent picnic so I made this. I am a convert, loved it!!!

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Siggy Spice on 1.24.2011

I loved, loved, LOVED this and in fact blogged it :) It is like a deviled egg pasta salad. I doubled the amount of eggs and celery, because I am a rebel like that, lol! Thanks so much for sharing!

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