Retro Macaroni Salad

Retro Macaroni Salad at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

The first time I remember making this salad was in my homemaking class, back in the day when we still had homemaking classes in our school system. I am still making the salad and still serving it in my Covered Pyrex Dish. It is a delicious salad and has gone to many a picnic, and covered dish dinner. When our family gets together it is always one of the favorites, truly a classic comfort salad!

First We Chop The Fresh Vegetables

Retro Macaroni Salad at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

In A Large Mixing Bowl Add 
The Cooked Macaroni

Retro Macaroni Salad at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Add The Dressing And The Cheese

Retro Macaroni Salad at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Retro Macaroni Salad
Miz Helen's Kitchen
Ingredients
4 cups cooked macaroni
1 red onion, chopped
4 cups celery, chopped
1 bell pepper, red or green, chopped
1 cup pimento, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, chopped
Fresh Parsley for Garnish
Directions
Cook the macaroni according to package directions, rinse and cool.
In a large mixing bowl stir together the macaroni, onion, celery, bell pepper, and pimento, mix well.
In a mixing pitcher, mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the pasta mixture and mix well. 
Add the cheese and mix well.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Recipe Tip:
Always refrigerate the salad before and after serving.


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Retro Macaroni Salad at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

 The Salad Is Ready To Serve

Retro Macaroni Salad at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Cover and Refrigerate Before and After Serving

Retro Macaroni Salad at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

This Is A Great Retro Recipe

Retro Macaroni Salad at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Enjoy!

Retro Macaroni Salad at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Some of our most delicious recipes are the classics and this is one of those recipes for our family. Thanks so much for stopping by to visit with us today and enjoy this awesome salad with us. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Peace and Joy
Miz  Helen


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Comments

  1. I love macaroni salad and I love classic recipes. I am an old bird and I have been cooking for many years. I do wish they still taught home economics in the schools. It may not have been everyone's cup of tea, but a lot of good things were taught in the classes.

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    1. I think they need Home Ec classes back in school also. My youngest granddaughter isn't too knowledgeable or that interested about cooking. That is where my interest in cooking and sewing began.

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  2. This is very similar to the one my mom taught me how to make. We don't put in everything you do, and we add chopped sweet pickles - we also add the cheese. I've never known anyone else to put in the cheese, so interesting to see that you have it! It is my favorite. Yum, I will have to make it soon!

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  3. Can you please tell me how much dry macaroni (cups/ounces) equals four cups cooked? Thank you kindly.

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    1. Hi Jackie,
      I use a 12 ounce package of dry macaroni. Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you enjoy the recipe and have a great day!
      Miz Helen

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    2. Thank you very much for replying so quickly! Super appreciate it!

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    3. You are so welcome Jackie, enjoy the recipe!
      Miz Helen

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  4. We are really dating ourselves having attended Home Ec. It was, of course, one of my favorite classes.

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  5. I can totally see why this is a well-loved classic! Looks amazing and like the perfect side dish to almost any summer meal!

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  6. Thanks so much for sharing this in First Monday Favorites. I love Macaroni Salad, especially classics like this. In fact, it's usually one of the first dishes I go for at a potluck.

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