RecipesHot Bacon Macaroni Salad Start your picnic right with this delicious macaroni salad. It’s loaded with diced veggies and bacon, and coated with a zesty dressing similar to one you’d use for German potato salad. —Kay Bell, Palestine, Texas
RecipesChicken Caesar Macaroni Salad Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it’s in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes to make this Caesar macaroni salad a little more hearty. —Shawn Barto, Palmetto, Florida
RecipesSour Cream Macaroni Salad “This make-ahead macaroni salad never fails to stay moist,” says Rita Morris of Gastonia, North Carolina. “I double the recipe for potluck dinners.”
RecipesChicken Taco Macaroni Salad I like to give macaroni salad a taco twist. Rotisserie chicken makes it quick. I’ll often serve this dish as a main course since it’s so hearty. —Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama
RecipesGrecian-Inspired Macaroni Salad I love all Grecian flavors and tried adding them to a macaroni salad. Toss in whatever olives you can find; personally, I love kalamata olives. —Brigette Schroeder, Yorkville, Illinois
RecipesHam and Shrimp Macaroni Salad “This refreshing summer salad, chock-full of ham and shrimp, is almost a complete meal in itself,” says Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee. “Served with freshly baked bread and a fruit dessert, it’s a great lunch.”
RecipesMacaroni Salad with Basil Dressing When my husband and I planned our first garden, we overdid the tomato and zucchini plants. By the end of harvest, I was at my wit’s end wondering what else I could do with all those vegetables (sound familiar?). That’s when my sister and I came up with this great-tasting salad. Today, even though we have our garden under control, we still make this popular dish.
RecipesShrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas
RecipesScandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
RecipesMiddle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is inspired by the many wonderful flavors of the Middle East. The za’atar seasoning gives it an earthy (and delicious!) taste. —Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, Willimantic, Connecticut
RecipesOld-Fashioned Chicken Macaroni Salad “My sister gave me the recipe for this creamy pasta salad about 25 years ago,” Nola Erbe jots from Lodi, Wisconsin. “It’s great to make for watching football games on TV. I serve it with potato chips, celery and pickles.
RecipesEasy Tuna Macaroni Salad with Cheese “This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic,” writes Mary pat Eck from Cincinnati, Ohio. “It’s so full of protein and flavor that we shared it with many of our clients.”
Meal Types30 of Our Best Macaroni Salad Recipes We’ve got plenty of pasta to go around in our collection of different macaroni salad recipes. These dishes range from classic combos to fun new favorites, guaranteed to satisfy all the tastebuds.
IngredientsWe Made the Hellmann’s Macaroni Salad Recipe, and It’s the Perfect Summer Dish A tried and true summer classic, this Hellmann’s macaroni salad mixes crunchy vegetables with savory mayo, making a delicious addition to any picnic.
RecipesDeviled Egg Pasta Salad This macaroni salad mixes the cooked egg yolks into the mayonnaise dressing to give it that classic deviled egg taste. If other veggies you like, such as sweet red pepper or carrots, are in your macaroni salad feel free to stir them in. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin