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.
30 of Our Best Macaroni Salad Recipes
Updated on Jul. 29, 2024
BLT Macaroni Salad
A friend served this BLT pasta salad, and I just had to get the recipe. My husband loves BLT sandwiches, so this has become a favorite of his. It’s nice to serve on hot and humid days, which we frequently get during summer here in Virginia. —Mrs. Hamilton Myers Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia
If you love macaroni salad, you’ve got to try our other pasta salad recipes!
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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This macaroni salad mixes the cooked egg yolks into the mayonnaise dressing to give it that classic deviled egg taste. If there are other veggies you like, such as sweet red pepper or carrots, in your macaroni salad feel free to stir them in. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 331 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Classic Macaroni Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It’s perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a festive weekend barbecue. —Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio. If you want to try something different, learn how to make Hellman’s macaroni salad.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 115 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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Fast Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chopped veggies provide crunch, and cherry tomatoes add vibrant color to this refreshing and creamy pasta salad. —Frankiee Bush, Freedom, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 107 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
I had to figure out how to make Hawaiian macaroni salad at home because my husband was getting tired of ordering enough for our whole family from a local restaurant. Sometimes I use green onions and serve the salad with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. —Blaine Kahle, Florence, Oregon
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Taco Pasta Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a complete meal. —Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 624 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1454mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
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Quick Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can’t go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two. —Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 276 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Bacon Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and green onion, the sensational salad is coated with a tangy mayonnaise and vinegar dressing. It’s a real crowd-pleaser! —Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 402 calories, 33g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Sweet Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one of my favorites. I occasionally leave out the green pepper if I know that people don’t like it, and it still tastes great. —Idalee Scholz, Cocoa Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 400 calories, 23g fat (5g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Caprese Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When fresh tomatoes and basil are abundant in the summer, I like to make this wonderful Caprese macaroni salad. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 397 calories, 31g fat (8g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Easy Macaroni Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
34 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty pasta salad is sure to please appetites of all ages—and it serves a lot of folks! —LaVerna Mjones, Moorhead, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 380 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Polynesian-Inspired Macaroni Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have always loved SPAM, so I decided to combine it with pineapple to make this Polynesian-inspired macaroni salad recipe. It reminds me of vacationing in Hawaii. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 351 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Creamy Macaroni Salad
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we grill, my mother asks me to make this summer pasta salad. To make it extra creamy, I like to keep a small amount of dressing separate and stir it in just before serving. —Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 287 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 401mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For sunny, lazy days, I make a loaded macaroni salad that’s like three salads in one. The mix of fresh veggies, sweet peaches and crunchy pistachios is a surprisingly delicious combo. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
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Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 318 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Judy’s Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After finding this vintage macaroni salad recipe years ago, I tweaked the flavor and bumped up the pickles. Tuck this dill pickle pasta salad inside your picnic basket. —Elizabeth Kirchgatter, Maysville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 347 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Seafood Pasta Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing salad is always well received, especially in summer. My mother said the recipe just "evolved", because she kept adding ingredients until it tasted right. It really does have great flavor!
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Ricotta, Tomato & Corn Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make healthy meals with produce from my latest farmers market trip. This pasta takes just 30 minutes from pantry to dinner table. You can easily make it a meat entree by adding cooked, shredded chicken. —Jerilyn Korver, Bellflower, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 275 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Ham Pasta Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I "invented" this salad as I went along...it's a combination of various pasta salad recipes I'd seen. It can be served as a side dish, of course. In summer, however, my husband doesn't care for hot meals, so I make it as a main dish.
We're recent city transplants with two young children, ages 6 and 3.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 366 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 865mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
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Tuna Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pack this classic salad for a picnic or workplace lunch. For best results, allow the salad to sit in the fridge overnight for flavors to blend. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 255 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Salami & Provolone Pasta Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone needs a perfect pasta salad that’s easy to make, especially on busy nights when your family wants a dish that’s fast, light and cool. This is just the thing. —Jill Donley, Warsaw, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without optional ingredients): 244 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
There’s a new salad on the scene, and we have TikTok to thank for the recipe. Erikka Furseth shared this tangy dill pickle pasta salad on her @pastasaladgirl account and I was immediately intrigued. I love pasta salad and I love pickles, and I’m always looking for different macaroni salad recipes; this was all the enticement I needed to test this viral recipe! —Nancy Mock, Burlington, Vermont
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Grecian-Inspired Macaroni Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 257 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Shrimp Pasta Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Elbow macaroni, shrimp and crunchy veggies like celery, sweet red pepper and onion get covered in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and yogurt. It's the perfect go-to when you're looking for something light and tasty. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 243 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Macaroni Egg Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
"This tasty dish proves you don't have to feed a crowd to enjoy that delicious picnic salad flavor," says Ruth Wimmer of Bland, Virginia. "Hard-cooked egg makes it nice and hearty."
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 246 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 529mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Macaroni Coleslaw
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had to have the recipe. —Sandra Matteson, Westhope, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Mexican Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy this easy twist on macaroni salad for a lunchtime change of pace. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 253 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 361 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
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Vegan Macaroni Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
All the classic flavors come through in this vegan macaroni salad, from the pickle relish to the ground mustard. The only thing you’ll be missing is leftovers! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 93 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
