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Food Wishes ooooo Thankyou! I’m betting that this is the recipe I’ve been after from when I worked at a Chinese restaurant in my youth. It was their Macaroni Salad I adored and I believe this is the one! Yay 😀
I think Chef John and I may be around the same age based on his joke "you are the Tony! Toni! Toné! of your macaroni" man that is a throwback reference!!
Hi I’m a 16 year old who’s always loved when my mom made this for me. I stayed home from school today and was in charge of making food, so I decided to make this for the first time! Your video and recipe link was very easy to follow and im so excited to see how it’s going to taste! It’s in the fridge right now absorbing together!
I had to come on here 6 years after this video was made (it is 5/8/2022) just to say that I was in desperate need for a good macaroni recipe. I have followed other recipes and they just came out dry and heavy. So I was a little Leary to try yet another recipe that I found on social media. I searched RU-vid and this recipe was the first to pop up. I liked the ingredients and I liked that the RU-vidr explained in detail how to make this. I followed it to a T but it was a big party and I had to make it for 60 people so I simply doubled the ingredients. I have to say this macaroni was an absolute hit. I made 2.5 lbs of this macaroni salad and it was all gone! My picky daughter loved it, and some of the women were asking me for the recipe but I didnt want to give out my secret! Haha. Love loved this macaroni recipe. Hands down it will not disappoint. I promise!
I looked at two other videos and they use milk in dressing. this one did not. Just give them the recipe. You're not going to make a restaurant or sell it.
I'm with you but it's another year and change later (4/19/2024), I just needed a good macaroni salad recipe! I recently had a coleslaw recipe, and it made me crave macaroni salad. I could not believe my eyes, the liquid portion of this macaroni recipe is 95% exactly my coleslaw liquid in nearly identical proportions, I even add the onion and carrot to the liquid first for easy mixing. He uses a tad more sugar and salt than the coleslaw. Anyway I can't wait to try this, I'm making it in a few minutes for dinner, and oddly I already know what it's going to taste like.
So easy....so amazing! I made this last month for a family gathering and it was devoured! Making it again today for a visiting friend...last time accompanied Chef John's grilled sticky ribs (highly recommended), this time next to burgers and dogs. A delicious macaroni salad...no bells or whistles, just damn good!
I followed your recipe exactly...tasted the mix before adding the macaroni...Oh No, I put too much vinegar😣 with some faith... placed in the fridge overnight, and this morning I have just tasted THE BEST MACARONI SALAD EVER!!!! AMAZING😋
I have found this recipe to be perfect just the way it is. I cook the elbow pasta in my microwave, in a large round glass Pyrex bowl that fits in the microwave. I add water and salt to the pasta until there's water two inches above the pasta. It cooks perfectly in 20 minutes, though I give it a stir every 5 minutes.
Well John…. I’ve been following you for 14 years… first dish was the chicken Marsala…. Tomorrow is Mother’s Day!!! I’ve got the macaroni salad in the fridge doing it’s thing…I tested out one cheese blintz,,,(delish) and the quiche Lorraine starts in the morning!!! THANKYOU FOR GIVING MY FAMILY SUCH GREAT FOOD FOR SO SO LONG!!! NEVER STOP!!!! You’re doing it right!!!(one of the few)
It’s refreshing to listen to someone whose genuinely funny, but I’m really here bc these are solid recipes, with just the right amount of specific information and shots on how to make the food (vs showing off the cook). THANK YOU.
I've made this recipe many times, it's so good! It's a great base for experimenting too. Sometimes I add pickle juice and hard boiled egg, or salami or bacon or ham, or diced up cherry tomatoes and some balsamic with feta or fresh mozzarella and basil... Usually I just make it as shown, and it's always a hit at picnics or when I help my girlfriend meal prep. I love this recipe!
Exactly .... pasta salad is usually pretty forgiving .... u can add whatever to it like ....cooked white chicken breast ...cubes of ham...etc ....just dont overcook the pasta ....
Reshmee Ramdin; Maybe I’m just different, but that “singing” thing is like torture to me. “YES YES, I’ll tell you everything I know! JUST MAKE IT STTTTTOOOP! 😂🤣 He’s a nice fella’ tho’.🙂
I made this today for the first time. I’ve been making macaroni salad for a long time. (I’m 66) it is FANTASTIC!! I followed your recipe to the Tee and my husband said he thought it was the best he’s ever eaten! Thank you for sharing! We will make this all the time now!
Oyez oyez oyez…. This recipe is outstanding!!! Totally different from other ordinary macaroni salad. The vinegar, jalapeño, and onion give it a really delightful kick!! Will keep this in my repertoire…. Thank you for sharing!
It's that time of year again! (Memorial Day weekend). I came back here to watch this video again before I make this AMAZING Macaroni salad again that I've made at least 5 times since I watched it. Everyone I've ever served it to has raved about it. Thank you Chef John! You're the best!!
I made this last night to let it sit overnight. I tried it today and it is without a doubt the best macaroni salad I've had. I did add a couple more tbsp of sugar though, 1/4 cup was perfect for my taste. The sauce was just enough to coat everything, unlike the stuff you get in the store that is like soup. I will definitely make this again.
+nicolle n. I don't think it's an overwhelming vinegar flavor. It just tastes like you put pickled vegetables in it. You could possibly do half vinegar, half lemon juice.
+AngeloLacrime Thanks for sharing your experience with this recipe! I am guilty of enjoying that sweetness that is mixed into the macaroni salad I have to buy in the grocery store. I really appreciate that some kind person, such as yourself, let me know how it worked. Now I at least I know that can use 1/4 cup of sugar and still end up with delicious macaroni salad! Thanks!!
+Laura S (laursaurus) No problem (: you just have to find what works for you. Taste as you go. If 1/4 cup still isn't to your liking, add a tbsp at a time until you're satisfied. Just be careful not to go too far because as it sits, the flavors come out more.
Just made this recipe 3 days ago and it's all gone. There is just my husband and I and we ate it all in 3 days! It is the first time I'd ever made macaroni salad and this is by far the best I'd ever tasted. I will be making it over and over that's for sure. For me what made it so great was the little green onions that was so tasty. Now that vinegar made it extra tangy and so next time I might try a little more sugar or my husband suggested doing the apple cider vinegar with the mother! So I may try that. Thank you so very much for sharing this recipe.
I followed the directions and made this yesterday and it tastes great...just one thing...using 1 lb of macaroni, this makes a whole lot of salad. Great for a church picnic or multi-family pot luck. Just me to eat it, next time I'll just cut the receipt down...but it is really good.
Miss that voice, Chef John and those upscale home inspired recipes. Macaroni salad reminds me of summer backyard barbecues. Suddenly, I am eight years old and have been assigned to the ice cream churner. Peach icecream to be exact. And these are a rainbow of food dishes being spread out on the table. One after the other and always..always there is a huge bowl of macaroni salad. Thanks for the memories..
Made this for today’s potluck at work and wow! It got soooo many compliments 🥰 I’m very happy with it! I used less sugar and used rice vinegar instead of white vinegar. So good!
These videos are so entertaining....even if you are not planning on cooking anything. I find myself laughing at the video script/comments. So well done.
You are like me, I love easy recipes, doesn't like the complicated ones, last time I try making the Jamaican Gizzarda, it was ok but not perfect, have to try it again
It's not like I haven't made Mac. salad before but figured I check out Chef John's Deli-Style. Sure glad I did...going forward; this is the only way I'll be preparing it ever again! Thank you Chef John.
I just watched a lot of videos on making macaroni salad and I have to say your the only one who said don't rence the macaroni and what a differences that made. I like to say I followed your directions exactly, but I can't follow directions (ask any body) but the salad came out great. Thank you so much for a much needed tip. I really appreciate all the time and effort you put into your videos. Thanks again.
Dear Chef John. I made this macaroni salad the other day. Didn't have green onion or a poblano, but had all the rest. Was a little short on mayo too because it was the end of the jar, but it was enough. I got worried when I tasted the dressing as I was afraid it would be too salty even though I only used 1 tsp of salt, but it came out perfect and we like the kick it has from the jalapeno and the cayenne. This is sure to be a summer time staple around here. This is the first of your recipes I have made but watch many of your videos. Thanks.
I made this on the new years eve and it was sooo good.. every body loved it at the party and I would defenitly make it again for myself I'm craving it already. I used 2 Tbs of Dijon mustard but would put only 1 tbs to my taste next time . This is just a personnal preferance. Thank you Chef
This really is the best macaroni salad! My brother told me about it a year ago and I didn't try it. He mentioned it again a month or so ago and I finally decided to make it. Watching the video, I gotta say, I wasn't thinking it was going to be as good as he said- I was wrong--this really IS the best macaroni salad ever! I shared with my neighbor and they liked it so much they made it for 4th of July. Excellent recipe!!!
I just love ❤️ Chef John- I go here first if I need a recipe and this recipe tops them all! Chef you explain things so well! Wow what a great cooking teacher
OMG. Chef John I can't thank you enough for this video. I was wondering why my mac salad always turned out dry? However the diluting with vinegar is what made it creamy!
your technique fits with my Amish grandma's methodology -- so I'm totally on board here. PS she got kicked out for being too wild, so basically my role model idol and is right about everything.
0:14--"I mean, I shudder to think what you've been using instead." Nothing else, Chef John. This has been the only macaroni salad recipe I've ever used because the first time I made it several years ago, I knew I would never need any other. It comes out fabulously every time. I just put a batch in the fridge to take to my mom's house for 4th of July dinner tomorrow. Tnak you, Chef!
The dressing is the classic English salad cream. I've used this dressing for a longtime. Just last night I made some Tuna Salad, mixed with fresh squeezed lemon juice and this dressing.
lol as a Yank, I remember living in London in the 80's , my bandmate had,, i think it was "cross and blackwells"?? salad cream in his fridge. I remember trying it and saying, "this is macaroni salad dressing !! holy crap" could not find it back in the states.. that and my HP sauce !! Cheers
@@TANTRUMGASM HP is tough. Most supermarkets dont carry it. There's and Irish restaurant/bar on Staten island, NYC that uses it. The manager there gave me a bottle once, but I might be able to buy one of needed. The flavor reminds me of probably A1 Steak Sauce mixed with a small amount of Heinz 57. But I've never tried it.
My Grandfather made this for my wife and I. It was the last thing he cooked for me before he died. This Mac Salad is great but it definitely has a special meaning to me.
I just made this! It still needs to chill overnight, but I’ve tasted a bit after a couple hours and it’s already so good. Every Food Wishes recipe I try is a hit!
This was the best I have ever made. I think not rinsing and allowing it to cool was the secret. I also noticed more vinegar than I usually use but it's great tasting. Thank you for the great recipe.
I use this dressing for potato salad as well. Perfect! Reminds me of the best deli I used to get it from when I was a kid. I was always searching for that exact flavor and this is it.
Anyone reading this, please know, Chef John’s “World’s Best Lasagna” recipe really is amazing!! Best sauce ever!! I can’t wait to try this one as well!
This is delish and who doesn't love cooking Chef John's recipes. Sometimes I cook his recipes over other choices just to listen to his voice and get a boost from his humor.
I double the liquid part of the dressing recipe (not the vegetables), then use half of that in the salad per the instructions, and save the other half if the salad needs a tablespoon or so of freshening the next morning, or if someone wants a little more dressing to add during the meal.
You did the DOG-ON-THANG to this Macaroni Salad. Looks amazing. And I'm sure it taste even better. Nothing like a fresh bowl of Macaroni Salad in the fridge any given week of the summer. Goes with EVERYTHING... CHICKEN, RIBS, FISH, HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, HOGIES, YOU NAME IT. Add a can of Solid White Tuna and Oooooooh-La-La! Thank you so much for sharing!
Brilliant, thanks Chef John! I thought I made great macaroni salad already but I can tell even before I try that you have made my salad way better. Just brilliant. 👌
Thank you for sharing your recipes and clearly you delight with cooing. I use sweet pickle relish ( hot dog relish) No sugar. The relish sweetens it enough. Also good with sliced black olives and/or chopped up hard boiled egg. When tossing the salad around the yolk breaks down and combines with the Mayo great and tastes great too.
I can’t believe how many fellow watchers use sugar in salads! My basic salad dressing ingredients always have sweet pickle relish and Miracle Whip, no mayonnaise. Never have even thought about using sugar in any type of salad.
My family loved it! Had to leave the some of hot stuff out, came out perfect the next day! Bring this to your family party’s you won’t be taking leftover home!
" the Mayo Clinic" hahahahehheh ! You got a laugh out of me. Even though it was corny it's all about timing. Thanks for making this fun to watch. I'm going to make this NOWwww !
Don't tell, but instead of vinegar, I used the pickling brine from my canned Giardiniera because I like that touch of heat. Great flavor with this dressing. Thanks for another great recipe. I was tasked with making a macaroni salad for a family member and had never had one that didn't taste like a lunchroom or regret and drenched in mayo...until this recipe!
Thanks, Chef, I just made this. Couldn't wait for overnight, so I waited 4 hours. Excellent. It will be even better when I add the water and mayo at the end. Tastier than the mac salad at my local store and a great deal cheaper too. Thanks, again, and Happy 4th to you and your family.
I probably already commented on this video, but I must again, this a family favorite, and today I'm making it again, it's just the perfect addition for a whole meal. Thank you so so much for sharing it. We love you chef John!! 💕 Happy Holidays!
My Mom taught me to use The water of Pickles instead of Vinegar.... and believe, thats a step up! :D And we don't use Sugar at all... but I guess that's just a difference between the US and Germany :D
The water in pickles is vinegar, funny stuff. That explains why you had to point out the obvious, wow. Then she tells you what is in the pickles you eat, as if all pickles are made the same. The ones I buy have Red pepper flakes, not Red peppers. They do look a lot alike apparently.
I’m sure you could use, homemade pasta, mayonnaise and grow your veggies. But this hands down if you fallow every step, John says is truly the best pasta salad. And we as chicken, tuna or just more veggies to ours. But to semi pickle the veggies like he says makes such a massive difference. Thanks, John!
Thank you Chef John. I just want to say I have never been a macaroni salad person. Until I saw your recipe. The thought of it being spicy with the peppers used...my mouth was watering. I have made the salad 3 times so far and I as well as family and friends have said it's the best they have had. Me too of course! Wowie so delicious. Really love all your recipes. Made your chicken enchiladas a few times too. Family favorite too. Actually everything I try from you is Fabulous! Thank you🙂 We're is a cook book featuring You?
As advertised, this was the best macaroni salad I've ever made. I love your channel and will try most of the recipes, I've already done the Philly cheesesteak sliders and they were terrific!
I made this salad yesterday for today, as directed. It was delicious!! And, yes it was very soupy last night, today, magically just right. I think the chopped jalapenos and the cayenne really made it. Lots of crunch too! Will definitely make it again and even take it to a potluck. It makes lots!
My mommas recipe has always been my fave. Grew up on it...ya know. That recipe has tuna, pickles(or diced yellow Nallys)onion, olive, celery mayo. Seasoning. Everyone's always loved it and I've never had even the slightest desire to try another. Till now.....MUCH love Chef.
YUM! Just finished making a batch. ....but I didn't have all of the ingredients... celery specifically. SOOOO game changer as I had already pulled out the carrot for shredding and saw that I had a jar of Mezzerata California Veg mix which has pickled veggies like cauliflower, jalapeño, red pepper, carrots and celery for the most part (usually mild or hot) ... threw a cup or so of veggies in the processor to fine dice and mixed into the dressing mix. OMG!! Wow! REALLY amazing. 1st time EVER making mac salad and I think a new recipe is added to the collection. ❤👍
