Sometimes when I think of recipes to share, I think to
myself “everyone knows how to make that” but then I have to remind myself that
not everyone does. Macaroni and potato salads are those kinds of recipes that
you just expect everyone to know how to make. Everyone’s mom or grandma has
their special family recipe that gets passed down through the generations. It’s
a way of life for some families but I have to remind myself that not everyone has those kinds of recipes. So
if your grandma made the best, I am sure this one doesn’t compare to the love
she put into her salad.
We tend to buy macaroni salad at the grocery store when we have a BBQ and every now and again I skip that and just make this recipe. Macaroni salad is always a favorite at potlucks and BBQ’s. It is really a “dump in what you have” kind of recipe. Cheese cubes are also a great addition to this summer salad. Have tomatoes? Dump them in. The possibilities are endless with this recipe.
Macaroni Salad
1 lb
macaroni, cooked and drained
1 1/2 cup
mayonnaise
2 stalks of
celery, chopped
1/4 cup
shredded carrots
3 green
onions, chopped
1/2 green
bell pepper, chopped
Salt and
pepper to taste
Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions.
While that is cooking, prepare the vegetables and green onions and place in a
large bowl. Add in the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Once the macaroni is done,
drain and rinse with cold water. Dump
into the bowl with the vegetables and mayonnaise mixture and combine until
noodles are fully covered. Place in the fridge to chill.
3 comments
I often add fresh or frozen corn or peas as well, and it adds a different way to eat ones veggies and enjoy them in a cool summer dish!
ReplyDeleteYes, love this! It is such a versatile dish.
DeleteThis sounds tasty and so simple, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI love hearing from you. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me a comment!