text: May 18, 2017 by Emily Hill 19 Comments
  Who knew macaroni salad could be incredibly easy AND incredibly delicious? This macaroni salad is just that with the perfect blend of veggies and creamy dressing.
  When I say this macaroni salad is the best ever macaroni salad, I'm not exaggerating. Of course, I guess that depends on your definition of "the best."
  For me, the best is when a recipe is easy, requires "normal" ingredients, comes together quickly and is a total hit… especially with your dad. That's saying a lot because my dad is kinda picky.
  This creamy macaroni salad is all of the above. Although the recipe has 10 ingredients on the list, half of those are for the dressing.
  That so doesn't count.
  You won't find anything fancy in this creamy macaroni salad although one of the dressing ingredients might surprise you. But then again, surprises often lead to super tasty dishes, which makes this the perfect dish for family picnics and backyard get-togethers.
  Note: I like to use half Splenda in place of the sugar to cut down on calories while keeping all the taste. You could totally try using full Splenda; if you do, let me know how it goes!
  I made this creamy macaroni salad for our Mother's Day dinner at my mom's and it was very well received (i.e., we all had seconds). I left my dad some leftovers and they were gone by the next day. I consider that a winning recipe!
  I don't know about you, but I find summer isn't complete without macaroni salads, pasta salads, and potato salads. That's in addition to grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken, ribs…
  This shrimp pasta salad is a pretty dang good option for backyard barbecues, and creamy bacon broccoli salad is always a hit!
  Did I mention you also need corn on the cob, chips, watermelon, and all kinds of desserts including this cherry pie salad my family always inhales?
  This is why I love summer so very, very much. It's all about the food.
  1 16-oz box macaroni pasta
  In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, sugar and vinegar. Add pasta and toss to coat. Add onion, peppers, and celery and mix thoroughly. Dressing will look thin but will thicken as it refrigerates.
  Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. (Refrigerating overnight is best!)
  Filed Under: favorites, food & recipes, salads, side dishes Tagged With: macaroni, macaroni salad, pasta salad, picnic recipes, salad, salad recipes, summer recipes
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  Great question! So sorry I forgot to include that in the recipe. It serves about 10 to 12. I made it for a get-together where we had about 6 adults and 2 kids and had leftovers. :)
  I love the sound of this, so simple and so many great flavours.
  The flavor is unbeatable!
  Oh, this MACARONI SALAD looks incredible! This is the perfect lunch for me and my family. I like all the ingredients that come in this salad! I definitely want to try this! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
  I hope you do try it. It's one of my family's favorite dishes!
  This would be the perfect side dish for a summer bbq party. I bet it wouldn't last long with our friends.
  This looks PERFECT!! BBQ season is just about to start…and I know what I'll be bringing each and every time!! Everyone will love it, especially me!!!! Thanks for sharing!
  It really is a crowd pleaser!
  sounds like I know what our future picnic side dish will be ! This is perfect!
  I hope you make it and like it!
  Such a great and delicious crowd pleaser! Will be a good one to add to the summer BBQ season too:)
  For sure! It's always a hit!
  DisappointedDaisy
  This is soooo sweet my family and I can't even eat it. It should really be called dessert macaroni salad…if anyone is even into that. I was sceptapacle about the sweet condensed milk but I gave it a try. Turns out it's really not a smart idea.
  So sorry you didn't like it! It is definitely on the sweeter side, so if you prefer something more tart, for sure try a different recipe. My homestyle macaroni salad might be a good option: https://www.halfscratched.com/2014/07/homestyle-macaroni-salad/.