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glass serving bowl of the ultimate macaroni salad on a table cloth with plants in the background

Ultimate Macaroni Salad

Are you looking for that perfectly flavourful and creamy macaroni salad to bring to the next summer BBQ? This ultimate macaroni salad does not disappoint. I love the colorful veggies and add-ons of this summer salad. The ultimate macaroni salad is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 16 oz 500g dry macaroni
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 8 oz 200g feta cheese
Dressing
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 4 Tbsp vinegar of choice
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 bunch of dill, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chives, chopped
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, boil salted water and cook macaroni 8-10 minutes. Drain, rinse well and cool.
  2. Chop, shred and prepare ingredients. Combine with macaroni in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix the ingredients together for the dressing.
  4. Add the dressing to the macaroni and ingredients.
  5. Add dressing to the mixing bowl of ingredients and stir in.
  6. Chill and enjoy!

Notes

Optional Ingredients or Substitutes: bacon, hard boiled eggs, ham, chicken, sausage, cherry tomatoes, relish, summer squash, kohlrabi, celery, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, black olives, red onion etc.