A Different Macaroni Salad

5.00 (5)
⏱ 25 mins 🍽 5-6 serving(s) 🏷 Potluck

This recipe offers a twist on classic macaroni salad by incorporating Thousand Island dressing into the sauce. The creamy blend includes egg yolks, mustard, and lemon juice for a tangy flavour. Chopped egg whites, celery, peppers, and onion are folded through cooked pasta. Ready in about 25 minutes, it serves five to six people and is ideal for a potluck gathering. A sprinkle of paprika adds the final touch before chilling.

A Different Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup thousand island dressing
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs (separate the yolk from the white after they’ve been boiled)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not from concentrate)
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard (I use dijon)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked per package instructions,drained (shells can be used too of course!)
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped green peppers or 1 cup red pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion

Method

  1. Mix the first 6 ingredients together, using only the cooked egg yolks in this stage.
  2. This mixture will form the dressing for the salad.
  3. Proceed to dice the reserved hard-boiled egg whites.
  4. Gently fold the pasta and all the other remaining components into the prepared sauce.
  5. Place a lid on the bowl and refrigerate, finishing with a dusting of paprika just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium767000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryPotluck
Authorb_dazzld