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Homemade Macaroni Salad with Homemade Salad Dressing

If you are looking for a delicious homemade macaroni salad to take on a family picnic, potluck, or any other occasion then you are going to want to make this Homemade Macaroni Salad with Homemade Salad Dressing. It tastes delicious and the seasonings can be altered to suit your own taste.

CourseAppetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
12+people	15minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
15minutes	1hour

Servings	Prep Time
12+people	15minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
15minutes	1hour

Ingredients

4cups dry elbow macaroni
salt to taste
pepper
Dash paprika
2Tbsp Italian seasoning
2 green onionsuse the white and green part
1/2 red pepper, seeded and diced
2-3 pickles, chopped fineI used garlic dills
3 mini cucumbers, diced fine

Homemade Salad Dressing

1/2cup mayonnaise
1/4cup milk
3tsp white sugar
1Tbsp vinegarYour choice of flavor- I used Raspberry Vinegar
1-1 1;2Tbsp. pickle juice
Dash of paprika, for coloring
3 mini carrots, gratedthese are added to the salad
2 celery stalks, chopped finethese are added to the salad

Instructions

Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain well and rinse with cold water to remove any additional starch. While the macaroni is cooling off, make the salad dressing. Add the cooked, cooled macaroni to a large bowl. Stir slightly to make sure all pieces are separated. Cut the red peppers, mini cucumbers, pickles, and green onions according to the ingredient list. Add all of the chopped vegetables to the bowl in which the macaroni is resting. Mix well to combine. Add in the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Pour the homemade salad dressing on top of the cooled macaroni. Stir to mix thoroughly. Once combined, sprinkle with a little paprika for coloring. Place in refrigerator and let sit for at least 1 hour or longer to permit the flavors to meld together. Serve as a side dish along with meat of your choice and additional sides.

Homemade Salad Dressing

Measure the mayonnaise and add it to a medium sized bowl. Measure out and add in the white sugar. Measure and add in the milk. Mix well to combine. Next, add in the vinegar. Mix well to combine. Check consistency of dressing. If you find it too thick, add in some more milk, a few drops at a time. Use less milk if you would prefer a thicker, stickier dressing. Add it to the cooked, cooled macaroni. Stir to mix well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors incorporate into the macaroni. Dust the salad with a little paprika before serving.