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I added some chopped celery. Next time I might use dill pickles and juice since we love dill a lot.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Aug-95"},"reviewBody":"Tasty - loved the consistency and the eggs. It was interesting that there was no onion, i mit add a couple tbsp next time to add a little flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Angel182009"},"reviewBody":"I love how simple and easy this recipe was to put together. I doubled the batch. This definitely would be great to try with potatoes as well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"chrisduncan"},"reviewBody":"This is one of the best tasting macaroni salads I have ever made, and I've made lots over my lifetime. I did omit eggs, personal preference. I added some diced onion and diced celery to the diced pickles. Loved the flavor of the pickles and cheese. And the pickle juice in the dressing was great. I also added a little yellow mustard to the dressing for a little zing. Thank you Elizabeth for a great tasting recipe. Taste Recipes never fails to deliver. 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Judy\u2019s Macaroni Salad Tips <\/h2>\r\n

How do you keep the macaroni from sticking? <\/h3>To keep pasta from sticking together when cooking, use a large pot with plenty of water. Add a little cooking oil if desired (this also prevents boiling over). Once you learn how to prepare macaroni properly, you\u2019ll want to add the pasta<\/a> to everything! \r\n \r\n\r\n

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Judy\u2019s Macaroni Salad Tips <\/h2>

How do you keep the macaroni from sticking? <\/h3>To keep pasta from sticking together when cooking, use a large pot with plenty of water. Add a little cooking oil if desired (this also prevents boiling over). Once you learn how to prepare macaroni properly, you\u2019ll want to add the pasta<\/a> to everything!

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How do you store macaroni salad? <\/h3>Store macaroni salad in an air-tight container in the refrigerator 3 to 5 days. Research contributed by Mark Hagen, Taste Recipes?Executive Editor<\/a?href=\"https:><\/i>."}],"CommentCount":12,"RatingCount":10,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"Love the recipe. I used dill pickles\/ juice for my family and they loved it. Didn't add anything the dill pickles gave it a nice zing.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"11\/08\/2020 12:47","GUID":"c07c5a60d2784e12a88d59262a3690ff","MemberId":9879204,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Stephanie","SubmittedDate":"11\/08\/2020 12:47"},{"Comment":"This was OK, but better with a dash of wine vinegar & a little sugar. It gave it a little bit of zing. Thanks","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/01\/2020 18:50","GUID":"469b9125fa6b4a809f83803a4a52ca85","MemberId":2883451,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Colly","SubmittedDate":"09\/01\/2020 18:50"},{"Comment":"This is one of the best tasting macaroni salads I have ever made, and I've made lots over my lifetime. I did omit eggs, personal preference. I added some diced onion and diced celery to the diced pickles. Loved the flavor of the pickles and cheese. And the pickle juice in the dressing was great. I also added a little yellow mustard to the dressing for a little zing. Thank you Elizabeth for a great tasting recipe. Taste Recipes never fails to deliver. I tell all my friends you are the best food website out there.","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2019 17:23","GUID":"8619b84a6d8c48358f92193975aace43","MemberId":9679476,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"chris","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2019 17:23"},{"Comment":"Have been making this salad for years. My mama was a young bride when WWII began ... I use less mayo, cube the cheddar and add sliced black olives. I call this kid friendly. Happy to see this recipe published.","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/07\/2019 12:54","GUID":"918043b40e3e458986048e47c814b0af","MemberId":9672842,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Melody","SubmittedDate":"07\/07\/2019 12:54"},{"Comment":"A great, basic macaroni salad! I used a bit more macaroni, so increased the other ingredients appropriately, but kept the hard boiled eggs to six. The shredded cheddar was a nice addition. I did add some mustard and sugar to the mayo mixture for a little extra zip. Good side for a cookout or potluck and easy to put together!","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2019 03:01","GUID":"31dcaa09edad45389b6020e69a12956c","MemberId":6300479,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Debglass11","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2019 03:01"},{"Comment":"I like to add tuna fish and green olives to mine as well. So good!","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/18\/2018 23:09","GUID":"b7dbb1ff474b4443b5acb8257be8843c","MemberId":9550927,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Amanda","SubmittedDate":"11\/18\/2018 23:09"},{"Comment":"

Easy recipe, I also added some minced onion, mustard and celery. Will definately make this again!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"05\/30\/2016 19:24","GUID":"21f48a8e121844eb84ade6d3e2cf470a","MemberId":3463962,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"hotfudgesundae","SubmittedDate":"05\/30\/2016 19:24"},{"Comment":"

I love how simple and easy this recipe was to put together. I doubled the batch. This definitely would be great to try with potatoes as well.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"05\/24\/2016 15:57","GUID":"7793cb8dffa64678ae868d2071390299","MemberId":6228642,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Angel182009","SubmittedDate":"05\/24\/2016 15:57"},{"Comment":"

Tasty - loved the consistency and the eggs. It was interesting that there was no onion, i mit add a couple tbsp next time to add a little flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"05\/22\/2016 09:55","GUID":"fed52f4d832b4854a046a949aeec2850","MemberId":4631582,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"aug2295","SubmittedDate":"05\/22\/2016 09:55"},{"Comment":"

I made the recipe as is, and also thought it was a little bland. I added a couple of teaspoons of French's honey mustard & that helped a lot.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"05\/17\/2016 15:34","GUID":"ED17B160775F43D59048A91D12DA09AD","MemberId":1291183,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"bakergirl00","SubmittedDate":"05\/17\/2016 15:34"},{"Comment":"

I love the basic combination of the ingredients. This was exactly what I was looking for in a macaroni salad recipe. However, the final result is just bland. Can anyone give me any tips to boost the taste?<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"04\/19\/2016 22:32","GUID":"4416b55b934c4c29ab8a918cb0e33407","MemberId":1668750,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Scott01","SubmittedDate":"04\/19\/2016 22:32"},{"Comment":"

I have lots of macaroni salad recipes but this one is a keeper. It was very easy to prepare. My husband liked the hard boiled eggs. I added some chopped celery. Next time I might use dill pickles and juice since we love dill a lot.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"04\/11\/2016 17:05","GUID":"6b5485bbf17948f3acb0874542c1db82","MemberId":6725667,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"toolbarsco","SubmittedDate":"04\/11\/2016 17:05"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":312458,"name":"Salads","slug":"salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312393,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Don't think you like salads? Think again. 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