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Salmon Macaroni Salad

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This flavorful salmon macaroni salad combines tender macaroni with flaky salmon, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing with a hint of lemon and mustard. It's the perfect dish for a picnic or potluck, and the leftovers are just as tasty the next day.

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Servings: 4

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1/2 pound (about 2 cups) dry macaroni

2 (7-ounce) cans salmon

1/2 cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste or for added smoothness)

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/3 cup chopped shallots, red onions, or green onions (with onion greens)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)

2 ribs celery, chopped

Tabasco, to taste (we used about 10 drops)

Freshly ground black pepper

Boil the macaroni: Bring a pot of water (2 quarts) to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the dry macaroni pasta and cook, uncovered, in a rolling boil for about 10 minutes, or until the macaroni is al dente (slightly firm). Remove from heat, drain, rinse briefly in cold water (macaroni should be still warm after rinsing) and drain again.

Mix salmon and other ingredients in a large bowl: In a large bowl mix the salmon, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix in the shallots, parsley, dill, and celery.

Stir in drained, warm macaroni: Mix in the cooked macaroni while it is still warm. Add Tabasco and freshly ground black pepper to taste. As the macaroni absorbs the mayonnaise, you may need to add some water to the salad to keep it from being dry. Adjust seasonings. Chill before serving.

Salmon Macaroni Salad

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Salmon Macaroni Salad

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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