Nell's Macaroni Salad

Name: Nell's Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 4 eggs; ½ cup chopped celery; 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; ⅓ cup chopped green onions; 1 cup mayonnaise; ½ cup creamy salad dressing; ¼ cup sweet pickle juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch paprika

Rating: 4.19 stars

21 Ratings
17 Reviews
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Everyone seems to love this version of your typical macaroni salad. I have made a few adjustments to an old standard to jazz it up a bit. The corn is the key.

By Annelle Majeran

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.

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Step 2

Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and slice.
Step 3

Place pasta in a large bowl and add the celery, corn, onion, and eggs; mix.
Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, salt and pepper together until smooth. Pour dressing over the macaroni and mix well. Sprinkle with paprika and keep the salad refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

356 calories; protein 8.2g; carbohydrates 37.2g; fat 19.8g; cholesterol 72.3mg; sodium 353.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (17)

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RaeMama71

08/02/2003

"This is the best macaroni salad I've ever tasted." I heard this statement from several people at my husband's BBQ Birthday Party. My father a macaroni salad connoisseur could not get enough of it. Yes the corn is the key but also the pickle juice really gives it a nice kick. I'd recommend this recipe for any casual party or get-together. Read More

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(19)

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JILLC

08/29/2002

This was ok but i didn't think it was great. Although my two year old really liked it!! Read More

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(7)

21 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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RaeMama71

08/02/2003

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Anne

07/06/2008

Reviewer asking reference for "creamy salad dressing" - the original post of this recipe named brand "Miracle Whip" as the creamy salad dressing. Read More

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(18)

minersgem

07/26/2004

I know... I hate it when people tweek recipes... what's the point... however I loved this recipe base... it is perfect and everyone always asks for the recipes at parties. I do not care for celery... so I omitted that. Corn would probably be good in it... but I am used to it the old fashioned way... so I skipped the corn. I do not care for onion pieces in salads so i substituted onion powder like I always do. I don't measure out the paprika I just sprinkle across the top after it's made to give it color and flavor. Awesome recipe it's the only macaroni salad recipe ever use. This does make tons just the right size for a party otherwise cut recipe in half. Read More

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Joy Masters

12/13/2004

I made this for my husband and his work potluck yesterday. It got rave reviews. The only thing I changed was to add a few sweet pickles chopped up into it. I will definitely make this one again. Read More

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BARNKITTY

05/16/2005

Refreshing! Had to make some minor adjustments to use what I had on hand. Only 2 eggs (I think more would be better) celery seed (no celery) onions and chives (no green onion) red wine vinegar (no pickle juice). Doh forgot the paprika! But it still got a great response despite the tweaking. Read More

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Erimess

04/10/2012

It was just a macaroni salad - don't see what was extraordinary about it. The corn may "be the key" but I hardly noticed it being there. Made as is except I used regular onion since I didn't have green onions and only had dill pickles so used that juice (which didn't do anything for tanging it up). NOTE: I made this again and am upping it to a 4. I guess I thought better of it second time around. I didn't note that I wasn't sure what "creamy salad dressing" was and the first time I used Marzetti's and second time Miracle Whip and I had the green onion this time. I really love Marzetti's so I'm going to assume I was just more in the mood for this this time. (Though I still didn't notice the corn.) Read More

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JILLC

08/29/2002

This was ok but i didn't think it was great. Although my two year old really liked it!! Read More

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(7)

SEE NU

07/01/2005

This is my new fav. Read More

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SLMStacy

11/18/2004

This is a great recipe! When I made it I used a tri-colored multi-shape pasta. Thanks for sharing this recipe!:o) Read More

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Nell's Macaroni Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 355.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 16 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 30 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol: 24 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 36 %

vitamin b6: 13 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 29 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 10 %

potassium: 5 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 41 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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RaeMama71

08/02/2003

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Anne

07/06/2008

Reviewer asking reference for "creamy salad dressing" - the original post of this recipe named brand "Miracle Whip" as the creamy salad dressing.

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(18)

minersgem

07/26/2004

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Joy Masters

12/13/2004

I made this for my husband and his work potluck yesterday. It got rave reviews. The only thing I changed was to add a few sweet pickles chopped up into it. I will definitely make this one again.

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(11)

BARNKITTY

05/16/2005

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Erimess

04/10/2012

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JILLC

08/29/2002

This was ok but i didn't think it was great. Although my two year old really liked it!!

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SEE NU

07/01/2005

This is my new fav.

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SLMStacy

11/18/2004

This is a great recipe! When I made it I used a tri-colored multi-shape pasta. Thanks for sharing this recipe!:o)

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