Macaroni salad

Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad (/mækəˈroʊni ˈsæləd/) is a type of pasta salad, served cold made with cooked elbow macaroni and usually prepared with mayonnaise. Much like potato salad or coleslaw in its use, it is often served as a side dish to barbecue, fried chicken, or other picnic style dishes.

Etymology

The term "macaroni" originates from the Italian "maccheroni" (/makkeˈroːni/), which is a type of durum wheat pasta. The term "salad" comes from the Latin "salata" (/səˈlɑːtə/), meaning "salted".

Ingredients

Typical ingredients can include onion, celery, green or red bell pepper, pickle relish, hard-boiled egg, and cheese. The salad is often made with a base of mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard.

Variations

There are many regional and family recipe variations of macaroni salad. Some variations might include tuna, shrimp, ham, peas, carrots, or pickle relish.

Related Terms

• Pasta salad
• Potato salad
• Coleslaw
• Barbecue
• Fried chicken

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Macaroni salad
• Wikipedia's article - Macaroni salad

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