30 of Our Best Macaroni Salad Recipes

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30 of Our Best Macaroni Salad Recipes2/30 Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This macaroni salad mixes the cooked egg yolks into the mayonnaise dressing to give it that classic deviled egg taste. If there are other veggies you like, such as sweet red pepper or carrots, in your macaroni salad feel free to stir them in. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 331 calories, 25g fat (4g

It’s perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a festive weekend barbecue

saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 3/30 Classic Macaroni Salad 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It’s perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a festive weekend barbecue. —Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio. If you want to try something different, learn how to make Hellman’s macaroni salad. Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 115 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars,

2g fiber), 4g protein

2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 4/30 Fast Macaroni Salad 9 Reviews Fast Macaroni Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chopped veggies provide crunch, and cherry tomatoes add vibrant color to this refreshing and creamy pasta salad. —Frankiee Bush, Freedom, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 107 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable. Taste of Home Hawaiian Macaroni SaladI had to figure out how to make

My family loves this savory taco pasta salad

Hawaiian macaroni salad at home because my husband was getting tired of ordering enough for our whole family from a local restaurant. Sometimes I use green onions and serve the salad with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. —Blaine Kahle, Florence, Oregon Go to Recipe 5/30 6/30 Taco Pasta Salad 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon For Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have

a complete meal

a complete meal. —Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 624 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1454mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 7/30 Quick Macaroni Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can’t go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two. —Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 276 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 8/30 Bacon Macaroni Salad 94

This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jim Wieland For Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and green onion, the sensational salad is coated with a tangy mayonnaise and vinegar dressing. It’s a real crowd-pleaser! —Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 402 calories, 33g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 9/30 Sweet Macaroni Salad 86 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 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 Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 400 calories, 23g fat (5g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 10/30 Caprese Macaroni Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings

—LaVerna Mjones, Moorhead, Minnesota

7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When fresh tomatoes and basil are abundant in the summer, I like to make this wonderful Caprese macaroni salad. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 397 calories, 31g fat (8g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 11/30 Easy Macaroni Salad 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 34 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty pasta salad is sure to please appetites of all ages—and it serves a lot of folks! —LaVerna Mjones, Moorhead, Minnesota

It reminds me of vacationing in Hawaii

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 380 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 12/30 Polynesian-Inspired Macaroni Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spam Macaroni Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have always loved SPAM, so I decided to combine it with pineapple to make this Polynesian-inspired macaroni salad recipe. It reminds me of vacationing in Hawaii. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 351 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 655mg

sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein

sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 13/30 Creamy Macaroni Salad 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we grill, my mother asks me to make this summer pasta salad. To make it extra creamy, I like to keep a small amount of dressing separate and stir it in just before serving. —Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars,

1g fiber), 4g protein

1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 14/30 Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad 2 Reviews Mark Derse For Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 287 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 401mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 15/30 Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For sunny, lazy days, I make a loaded macaroni salad that’s like three salads in one. The mix of fresh veggies, sweet peaches and crunchy pistachios is a surprisingly delicious combo. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 16/30 Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad 1 Review Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it’s in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes to make this Caesar macaroni salad a little more hearty. —Shawn Barto, Palmetto, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 318 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 17/30 Judy’s Macaroni Salad 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After finding this vintage macaroni salad recipe years ago, I tweaked the flavor and

bumped up the pickles

bumped up the pickles. Tuck this dill pickle pasta salad inside your picnic basket. —Elizabeth Kirchgatter, Maysville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 347 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 18/30 Seafood Pasta Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Nicole Perry For Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing salad is always well received, especially in summer. My mother said the recipe just “evolved”, because she kept adding ingredients until it tasted right. It really does have

great flavor!

great flavor! 19/30 Ricotta, Tomato & Corn Pasta 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Ricotta, Tomato & Corn Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make healthy meals with produce from my latest farmers market trip. This pasta takes just 30 minutes from pantry to dinner table. You can easily make it a meat entree by adding cooked, shredded chicken. —Jerilyn Korver, Bellflower, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 275 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g

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