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Green pepper – adds a little punch in flavor as well as color, crunch and fiber.

Celery – adds a little bitter accent, color and crunch.

Ensure it’s finely chopped to blend well with all other ingredients.

Sweet onion – can also be substituted for yellow, white or red onion.

Salt & Pepper – adds flavor and balance.

Granulated sugar – sweetens the salad and makes it more cravable.

Mustard – we like Woeber’s Sweet and Spicy mustard, if that’s not available a plain yellow mustard works best, avoid beer flavored or other fancy mustards.

Distilled White vinegar – gives an extra zing to the sauce and will help tenderize the vegetables, thus making the salad ahead and soaking overnight is helpful.

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Mayonnaise – makes the rich and creamy flavor people crave and using the full amount will help keep the salad from drying out.

Elbow macaroni – this is the shape of pasta people expect in macaroni salad and since we eat with our eyes this is the biggest part of the first impression.

Finely chopped will taste the best! Ingredients Needed: So I like to measure out enough of each for a double batch and store them in reusable containers in the refrigerator a couple days ahead of time.Īllow the time and energy to do it right. The most time intensive portion of this recipe is prepping the veggies. I put a few pans in a large reusable grocery bag with sturdy handles, then set the bags in an ice lined cooler to transport them to a school banquet. Stacking pans too high can create a bit of a mess, so shelves may need moved in the refrigerator

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I made this recipe for 200 people and needed to use my mom’s refrigerator to safely chill and store the needed 16 plus pounds of macaroni salad. We also have a smaller drink refrigerator that doesn’t keep perishable food in the safe zone. Stacking pans means the center of the middle pan will take a long time to chill which is not ideal and could be a food safety risk.

Allow for a single layer of pans until each pan has been thoroughly chilled through to the center.Īllow enough time and energy to finely chop the veggies for the best quality salad. Plan Accordingly for the Party or Picnicīe sure you have adequate cold refrigerator space.

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Our Cheesy Potatoes for a Crowd, Baked Beans for a Crowd, Green Beans for a Crowd and Mac and Cheese for a Crowd are also popular and are recipes that are primarily made the day they are served. When planning an entire meal Crock Pot Pulled Pork is a perfect main dish. While this big batch macaroni salad recipe is great all year around, it tends to be more popular in warmer weather. Make the pasta, mix up the dressing and stir it all together for a tasty and classic dish. Spend a little time chopping veggies 3 or 4 days ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.

This gives the dressing time to soak in and help tenderize the vegetables. One of the best parts of this side dish is that it should be made a day or two ahead time. With a high quality taste like a classic macaroni salad you would get from a caterer, this recipe is easy enough for the home cook to make. Tender pasta with crunchy veggies and a light dressing is always popular. Perfect for a graduation party, big family parties and cookouts this big batch of Amish style macaroni salad side dish for a crowd is an economical way to feed people. Simple but flavorful every bite of this Easy Macaroni Salad for a Crowd recipe is creamy, tangy and delicious!