Cooking for a Crowd Recipes
Macaroni Salad
Yield: 100 servings
Ingredients
- 6 gallons water
- 1/3 cup salt
- 5 pounds 4 ounces elbow macaroni
- 3 pounds mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1 pound shredded carrots
- 1 pound chopped celery
- 8 ounces chopped fresh onions
- 8 ounces undrained sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons black or white pepper
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat water to rolling boil. Add salt. Slowly add macaroni. Stir constantly, until water boils again. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; stir occasionally. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Drain well.
- Add mayonnaise or salad dressing. Mix. Add carrots, celery, onions, pickle relish and seasonings. Toss lightly.
- Garnish with paprika. Cover.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve portions with a 1/2 cup scoop.