Grandma Lu’s Macaroni Salad

A childhood memory that holds its own...macaroni salad!

A childhood memory that holds its own...macaroni salad!

A childhood memory that holds its own...macaroni salad!
Grandma Lu's Macaroni Salad
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My mom was a great cook...not a chef, but a home cook who made delicious food. Her recipes are prized by our family and are the centerpiece for many a special day's celebration. This salad was most commonly served with burgers or hot dogs along her baked beans and cole slaw.
Servings Prep Time
12 20 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 1 hour
Servings Prep Time
12 20 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 1 hour
A childhood memory that holds its own...macaroni salad!
Grandma Lu's Macaroni Salad
Print Recipe
My mom was a great cook...not a chef, but a home cook who made delicious food. Her recipes are prized by our family and are the centerpiece for many a special day's celebration. This salad was most commonly served with burgers or hot dogs along her baked beans and cole slaw.
Servings Prep Time
12 20 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 1 hour
Servings Prep Time
12 20 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 1 hour
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
Recipe Notes
  1. Cook pasta al dente.  (This is important!  Do not overcook or you will have mush instead of salad!)
  2. Chop onion and celery.  IMG_2119
  3. Slice olives.
  4. Add drained and rinsed pasta, onion, celery and olives to large bowl.

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Okay, you are right. The recipe calls for yellow mustard but I am travelling in a camper with limited frig space! Spicy brown mustard works fine.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar and thinner (olive brine or a bit of milk) to make the sauce.

IMG_21236.  Add sauce to pasta mixture.  Stir together and refrigerate for at least an hour (a day is even better).  Serve cold.

A childhood memory that holds its own...macaroni salad!

 

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