Name: Mom's Macaroni Salad Delight
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 portions
Cuisine: Salades
Ingredients: ½ box of Barilla macaroni (approximately 250 g); 1 celery branch, cut into small cubes; 1 pepper of your choice, cut into small cubes; 1 finely chopped shallot (or more to taste); 1 grated carrot; 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or to taste); Salt and pepper, to taste; Mayonnaise (add at the end, to taste)

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Salads

Mom's Macaroni Salad Delight

Prep20 min

Cook10 min

Servings10

DifficultyEasy

By Menucochon|

July 31, 2025

|Updated: Apr 5, 2026

Salads

Mom's Macaroni Salad Delight

Prep20 min

Cook10 min

Servings10

DifficultyEasy

By Menucochon|

July 31, 2025

|Updated: Apr 5, 2026

Mom's macaroni salad has always been a staple at our family gatherings. This dish, filled with memories, inspired me to explore the culinary world. As a child, my mom envisioned me as a future chef, my eyes lighting up with every new culinary discovery. Today, I share this passion with you, thanks to her. It's an honor to present this mom's macaroni salad, a tribute to her culinary talent and her love for family.

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Preparation

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Step 1
Cook the macaroniBoil a large pot of salted water. Cook ½ box of Barilla macaroni until al dente. Drain and immediately cool in cold water. Reserve.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetablesCut the celery, pepper (of your choice), and shallots into small cubes. Grate the carrot. Mix all the vegetables together in a large bowl.
Step 3
AssemblyAdd the cooled macaroni to the vegetables. Add the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Just before serving, mix in the mayonnaise. This will prevent the salad from becoming watery. Mayonnaise added ahead of time can make the salad too wet. Add it only just before serving.
Step 5
This salad can be prepared in advance (without mayo) and stored in the fridge.
Step 6
For an additional color touch: use a mix of red, orange, and green peppers.

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Our Tips

Chef's tips for making this recipe

Add the mayonnaise just before serving to prevent mom's macaroni salad from becoming too watery. Prepare it ahead of time to save time.

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By sharing this mom's macaroni salad, I pass on more than just a recipe: I share a legacy, a tradition filled with maternal love. Thank you, mom, for every moment spent in the kitchen and for instilling in me the joy of creating and sharing these precious memories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Adding mayonnaise in advance can make the salad too wet. Add it only just before serving.
This salad can be prepared in advance (without mayo) and stored in the fridge.
For an additional color touch: use a mix of red, orange and green bell peppers.

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