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Why cubes? Because I add the cheese while the pasta is still somewhat warm. little cubes of sharp cheddar cheese (maybe 1/4″ cubes)Ībout the cubes of cheese? Don’t buy already cubed cheese because those cubes are too big and you’ll just need to cut each of those into 8 smaller cubes.Parmesan cheese (green can here is just fine).sweet or dill pickle relish (I prefer sweet).sweet pickle juice or apple cider vinegar and a touch of sugar.Duke’s mayonnaise (or a half and half mixture of mayo and sour cream if I’m feeling righteous).a large spatula for folding everything together without smashing the macaroniĪnd the ingredient list, exactly as I like to make it with no substitutions:.a colander or strainer (I use my over-the-sink strainer all the time).Here’s a checklist to make sure you have what you need (and you probably do): My Mom’s Macaroni SaladĪs with most mom-style recipes, you don’t need a lot of fancy equipment or ingredients to make a retro pasta salad. So maybe some of those questions are broad generalizations and are based on my own personal preferences. Is it Velveeta or American cheese or maybe cheddar? (It’s probably macaroni salad).Is it Parmesan cheese from a can? (It’s probably macaroni salad).Is it feta cheese? (It’s probably pasta salad).Is there pickle juice in the dressing? (It’s probably macaroni salad).Is all the pasta slathered in creamy, mayo-based sauce? (It’s probably macaroni salad).Do I see any black olives? (It’s definitely pasta salad).Are there tons of vegetables in it? (It’s probably pasta salad).When trying to decide whether a dish is pasta salad or macaroni salad, ask yourself these questions, which are admittedly subjective, but it’s my list, s there you go: The dressing is usually mayonnaise-based and not vinaigrette based. Macaroni salad or retro pasta salad is the less fancy version of modern pasta salad.Ĭlassic, workhorse pasta shapes like shells or elbows are the order of the day here, and maybe rotini if you’re feeling fancy.
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I do enjoy a good pasta salad: crisp, blanched vegetables and yummy al dente pasta shapes all drenched in a homemade vinaigrette and spiked with whatever herbs and spices strike my fancy. 7.4 Recommended Products The Difference Between Macaroni Salad and Pasta Salad