Make Basic Macaroni Salad
Even a basic, no frills macaroni salad dresses up an ordinary sandwich or goes great with a barbecue meal. Spice up your old recipe with a dash of a salad seasoning blend that contains paprika and pepper. You can also get creative in add in any number of extras: shredded cheese, chopped carrots, ham, olives, pimentos, onions, sweet peppers or even jalapenos. Make sure to add plenty of mayonnaise so the salad stays moist. If you keep the salad chilled for a few hours or overnight before serving, you may need to add a little more mayo to freshen it up.
Instructions
1. Fill a large pot halfway with water and place over high heat. When the water shows the beginning signs of a boil, add 3 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni. Boil until tender, being careful to prevent the noodles from getting mushy.
2. Remove the macaroni from the heat and use a colander to drain the water.
3. Pour the macaroni into a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, seasonings and any other desired ingredients. Mix well. Sprinkle a small amount of salad seasoning over the top of the macaroni salad for appearance and extra flavor. Cover and chill about 1 hour. Serve.
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