Macaroni Pasta Salads

A creamy, tangy barbecue classic. Hard boiled eggs and salad dressing turn ordinary macaroni into a silky treat while celery and onions add that perfect crunch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This macaroni salad is a great summertime classic and it's perfect for picnics or barbecues. It's also a really easy dish to make ahead of time, which is always a bonus.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with white vinegar, sugar, prepared yellow mustard, elbow macaroni pasta, hard-cooked eggs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, dill pickle relish, salad dressing

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This macaroni salad, stuffed with ham and cheese and flavored with sweet relish, is a creamy and addicting recipe.


Time:   2-5 hours

Whether you are looking for an easy pasta salad for a weeknight dinner, or you are wanting to impress your guests at a summer BBQ, this recipe will certainly do the trick.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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When you need to impress a crowd, this macaroni salad with ham and cheddar does the trick. Perfect for picnics or potlucks, this recipe has everyone covered.


Time:   2-5 hours

A delicious macaroni salad that uses sour cream instead of the usual mayonnaise dressing. The optional green olives add a nice bite to it.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black pepper, salt, mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, macaroni pasta, green bell pepper, onion, carrots, white vinegar


Time:   2-5 hours

It's Pasta Salad meets Cabbage Salad meets Tuna Salad. Three popular summer salads come together in one delicious dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vinegar, milk, macaroni, hard boiled eggs, celery, onions, radishes, cucumbers, celery salt, mayonnaise or salad dressing


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mayonnaise, elbow macaroni, celery, green bell pepper, boiled eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pickle juice, mayonnaise, onion, shells or macaroni pasta, Velveeta cheese, hard-cooked eggs, celery, green bell pepper, sweet pickles, pimento

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pimentos, cucumbers, sugar, oil, vinegar, tomato soup, shell macaroni, onion, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with hard boiled eggs, tuna, macaroni, ranch salad dressing, red onions, celery, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Craving a culinary vacation? This island-style macaroni salad is your ticket to paradise, mixing crab meat, peas, and mayo for a flavor fusion that's pure tropical bliss.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Let's be real, sometimes you just want a salad that makes you smile. This nostalgic macaroni and pea creation is not only delicious but also an effortless showstopper.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cooked chicken breast chunks, Cheddar cheese, hard boiled eggs, elbow macaroni, Miracle Whip, prepared mustard, celery seeds, sweet pickles, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mayonnaise, potatoes, shell pasta, carrots, celery, pickles, peas, green onions, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pickle relish, shrimp, peas, macaroni or small pasta shells, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, dill weed, hard-cooked eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

Made with salt, cucumber, green bell pepper, salad dressing, Italian salad dressing, elbow macaroni pasta, imitation crab meat, shrimp, onion, tomato


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with French salad dressing, garlic, onion, elbow or salad macaroni, sour cream, salt, black pepper, cabbage, green bell pepper, carrot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bacon, black pepper, salt, elbow macaroni pasta, green onions, tomato, celery, mayonnaise, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mayonnaise, curry powder, wine vinegar, radishes, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, carrots, celery, chutney

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with evaporated milk, macaroni, kidney beans, frozen peas, French-style green beans, cooked carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, mayonnaise, pimento, Swiss cheese, elbow macaroni, Golden Delicious apples, lemon juice, celery, green pepper, green onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours