Macaroni Salads Recipe - Cully's Kitchen (2024)

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

by Bobby

If you’re looking for a little bit of a different take on a Mac and Cheese give this recipe a try – the dominant flavor is definitely the Gorgonzola cheese, so you should prepare it with caution. This is a simple recipe that cooks on the stove top and utilizes deli chicken so it is … Read more

Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

by Bobby

With Labor Day approaching I thought this would be a good time to post another side dish recipe. This is a simple recipe to prepare and will feed a good size crowd. The recipe is mildly seasoned so if you want to heat it up a little bit, it should work out well; Jalapenos would … Read more

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese Recipe

by Bobby

This Mac and Cheese recipe is rich and creamy with Smoked Gouda adding a delicious and unique smoked flavor to the dish. This is a simple recipe that’s quick to put together, and large enough to serve a good size family. Use it as a side dish, or a one-dish dinner. The next time you’re … Read more

Countryside Italian Cold Salad Recipe

by Bobby

If you’re looking for a good side dish to go with your next cookout give this Countryside Italian Cold Salad Recipe a try. This is a quick and simple recipe with most of the cooking time being for the pasta. You can make the salad ahead of time, or prepare it at the same time … Read more

Reduced Fat Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

by Bobby

I really like Mac and Cheese, so when I saw this recipe for Reduced Fat Baked Macaroni and Cheese I decided to give it a try. I have tried some low-fat recipes in the past and was not very satisfied with the results. Basically, this recipe is lowering the fat content by using low-fat cheese … Read more

Smoked Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

by Bobby

This Smoked Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe makes a great side dish or can be served as a standalone dish for dinner or supper. This is a basic recipe that doesn’t require a lot of prep or cooking time. Give this one a try; it’s really good. Smoked Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Recipe … Read more

Simple Macaroni Ham and Cheese Cold Salad Recipe

by Bobby

This Simple Macaroni Ham and Cheese Cold Salad Recipe is a great summertime recipe. It’s quick to put together and doesn’t require many ingredients; just be sure to allow enough time for the salad to chill. This is a great side dish or can be used as a standalone dinner recipe. Enjoy Simple Macaroni … Read more

Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

by Bobby

There are so many Mac and Cheese recipes it is almost impossible to try them all, but no matter how many are out there Macaroni and Cheese continue to be a popular dish. When I saw this Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Recipe it reminded me of another recipe I have posted; Simple Macaroni and Tomato … Read more

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe

by Bobby

I was in a hurry to put a side dish together so I decided on this Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Usually I use the oven for most of my mac and cheese recipes but I was trying to save a little time. This recipe is simple and doesn’t call for many ingredients … Read more

Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

by Bobby

There are so many ways to put macaroni salads together it’s easy to forget how simple it is to throw together a quick and easy Classic Macaroni Salad. I was looking for a simple recipe to go along with a Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Wings recipe; which is being used for my next blog post. … Read more

Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

by Bobby

It’s good to have Thanksgiving out of the way and move on to Christmas. I know this time of the year it is easy to get caught up in things and before you know it, its supper time. If this happens and you need a quick recipe for dinner to get out of a jam … Read more

Italian Penne Pasta Recipe

by Bobby

I was looking for something simple and quick and I came across this Italian Penne Pasta Recipe. It’s a very simple recipe with very little ingredients. You could easily spice it up a little bit or add some ingredients like fresh garlic, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and maybe some red pepper flakes if you wanted … Read more

Basic Tuna Casserole Recipe

by Bobby

I put this off for a long time; but I felt I really should have a Basic Tuna Casserole Recipe on my blog. This is a very simple recipe with very little added seasoning. The chips on the top help give it a little crunch. If you’re looking for something quick, and simple, and that … Read more

Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs Recipe

by Bobby

This Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs Recipe is a very simple recipe that can be put together quickly. I was just looking for something different from the conventional Mac and Cheese recipes. I followed the recipe as written and it was very good. Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs Recipe The original recipe called … Read more

Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe

by Bobby

If you are looking for something really quick when the kids get home from school, or you just need a quick side dish, give this Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe a try. This recipe caught my eye because of the use of the microwave. Except for heating and defrosting I don’t use the microwave … Read more

Ranch Pasta Cold Salad Recipe

by Bobby

With Labor Day coming up there’s a good chance you will need a side dish, especially if you are firing up the grill. This Ranch Pasta Cold Salad Recipe will go great with almost any main dish you decide to create. The Ranch dressing mix gives this recipe a unique, creamy texture. I followed the … Read more

Simple Noodles Alfredo Recipe

by Bobby

With many of the schools getting started it is nice to have a recipe on hand that’s quick, simple, and something the whole family would enjoy. This Simple Noodles Alfredo recipe has very little prep and cooking time and would go great with almost any kind of meat recipe. There was so little in this … Read more

Macaroni and Cheese Chicken Casserole Recipe

by Bobby

There are so many different versions of Mac and cheese I don’t think I could ever try them all. This Macaroni and Cheese Chicken Casserole recipe looked pretty good so I thought I would give it a try. This recipe is creamy and smooth, and the red sweet pepper gives it nice color. This recipe … Read more

Simple Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

by Bobby

Through the years tuna pasta salads have turned into a staple for this family. When we can’t figure out what to have for dinner this is our favorite go to recipe. You can use this Simple Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe as a side dish, or main dish, and is even great for pot lucks … Read more

Imitation Crab Salad Recipe

by Bobby

Good cold salads are great; you can use them with you favorite grilling recipe, potlucks, graduation parties and sometimes work out great as a main dish. This Imitation Crab Pasta Salad Recipe is a very simple recipe and because it calls for Imitation Crab it is very inexpensive. I have made these for years and … Read more

Macaroni Salads Recipe - Cully's Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

Why isn t my macaroni salad creamy? ›

The key to keeping macaroni salad from drying out is the pasta. If you don't cook it enough, the pasta won't grab on to the dressing and will dry out. If you overcook the pasta, it will be completely soggy and gross. Cook the pasta just right, and your macaroni salad will stay perfectly creamy.

Why does my macaroni salad get watery? ›

Why is my macaroni salad runny? There are usually two culprits — not draining off wet ingredients and/or adding too many watery vegetables. For this macaroni salad recipe with egg, cook the noodles first so they have plenty of time to drain.

Should you rinse macaroni when making macaroni salad? ›

Elbow macaroni: To make this a macaroni salad, use elbow macaroni or substitute it with any small pasta shape (small shells and spiral shapes work nicely). After cooking the pasta, rinse it before tossing it with the dressing. Rinsing removes extra starch, which makes the dressing sticky.

Is it better to make pasta salad the night before? ›

If you are using fresh herbs: be sure to make the dressing at least a couple of hours ahead of time or the night before. This will allow the full flavor of the herbs to be infused with the other ingredients.

Why do Hawaiians eat so much macaroni salad? ›

It's said that Hawaiian macaroni salad made its way onto the plate lunch once Europeans introduced dry elbow macaroni and mayonnaise to the islands. Locals quickly adopted these ingredients because mac salad was affordable, not perishable (unlike a potato salad), and easy to make at home.

What is in Walmart deli macaroni salad? ›

INGREDIENTS: Cooked Enriched Macaroni (Semolina Egg Whites, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil Water, Egg Yolks, Vinegar, Salt), Water, Sugar Sour Cream (Milk, Cream, Whey, Modified Cornstarch, Guar Gum, Sodium Phosphate, Locust Bean Gum, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan, ...

Why is it called Russian salad? ›

Russian salad was originally called Oliver salad based on the Moscow-based Belgian chef who invented it. During the 20th century, the dish spread throughout Europe and adopted the name Russian salad.

Why does my macaroni salad taste bland? ›

Making sure the water is salty enough ensures the macaroni is seasoned through (even after rinsing in cold water) and the salad will not be bland. 2. The noodles weren't sufficiently drained. Let the macaroni drain completely in a colander to ensure the sauce isn't diluted with water.

How to stop macaroni salad from drying out? ›

When your noodles are ready, simply pop them in the fridge to chill while you mix up the dressing. Then, pour half of the dressing into the noodles along with the chopped veggies and let the salad chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.

Why add vinegar to macaroni salad? ›

The acid in the vinegar and the residual heat from the cooking pasta make the noodles more absorbent so they'll really soak up the flavor from your dressing, whether you use a mayonnaise-based one or a vinaigrette. Plus, the vinegar adds a nice tang that balances out the richness of said dressing.

How do you keep macaroni salad from absorbing dressing? ›

Beyond this, the solution is simple: don't drain as much water from the cooked pasta, and add more dressing. There's a limit to how much moisture pasta will absorb. I would add that another solution is to cool your macaroni salad ingredients overnight separately, then combine before dining.

What if I put too much mayo in my macaroni salad? ›

The best fix for too much mayo in macaroni salad is adding more ingredients to balance the amount of dressing—macaroni is the obvious choice, but you could also do hard-boiled eggs, additional cheese, and veggies.

Should you run pasta under cold water for pasta salad? ›

If you're making a dish that will be served chilled or at room temp—think cold soba, rice noodles, pasta salad—you do want to rinse so that you get toothsome (sorry) individual strands rather than one big gummy clump. Certain types of noodles benefit from a rinse in almost all applications.

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