#CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD HOW TO#

**I have to apologize for my mishap before we get started. elbow macaroni), 1 cup of mayonnaise, ¼ cup of white vinegar, ⅔ cup of sugar, 2 ½ tbsp of yellow mustard, 1 ½ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of pepper, 1 large onion (finely diced), 2 stalks of celery (finely diced), 1 red bell pepper (finely diced), about ¼ cup of carrots (finely diced) World Market Stars & Stripes pasta (can substitute 16 oz. I’ll probably try to snag some more of this Stars & Stripes variety for the 4th of July and Labor Day.Īre you ready to see how easy this recipe is?! Patriotic Classic Macaroni Salad Recipeġ6 oz. The pasta is good for a couple of years so an item like this would be a great buy when all the holiday merchandise goes on Clearance. Patrick’s Day and Easter variety on sale. I just looked at their website and they have a St. World Market usually creates one of these fun kinds of pasta for each of the main holidays. Inside there are 3 shapes: American flags, The Liberty Bell and Stars. I was out and about with Patrick running some errands the other day and came across it in my local store. I normally make my classic macaroni salad with elbow macaroni but I couldn’t resist giving the World Market Stars & Stripes pasta variety a try. I have plenty more tricks up my sleeve so go take a look! **On a side note, having things you can make ahead of time for a summer BBQ or any gathering for that matter is one of my tips to throwing a stress-free party. You’ll need a minimum of four hours but I personally prefer to make it the night before. The hardest part of the entire process is having the patience to wait for the flavors of the macaroni salad to marry together. You’ll be shocked when you see how easy it is to make your own version of macaroni salad at home. The store-bought variety is yummy, but the flavor you get from a homemade macaroni salad just doesn’t compare. If I’m strapped for time, or decide to have people over last minute, I’ll purchase the premade stuff from Publix or Target. Plus, I can easily trick myself into thinking I’m eating somewhat healthy with the addition of veggies found inside the pasta salad. There’s something about pasta covered in a creamy sweet sauce that sends my brain into sheer happiness. N ow that I think about it, we pretty much enjoy macaroni salad in our household year round. A tailgating party wouldn’t be complete without it either! In my opinion, a summer BBQ wouldn’t be complete without a classic macaroni salad on the table.

#CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD HOW TO#

Stop by the lake and learn how to make this Patriotic classic macaroni salad recipe for all your summer lake days. This creamy summer pasta salad recipe is made with stars and stripes pasta from World Market. I’m always looking for easy Patriotic food ideas to bring to a summer potluck or a Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day BBQ.

Classic macaroni salad