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--- salads [2015/07/13 08:43] – rnp
+++ salads [2019/07/01 08:19] (current) – [Peterman Macaroni Salad] rnp
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 oz. package of elbow macaroni\\
-cup mayonaise (more if needed)\\
+cup mayonnaise (more if needed)\\
-cup minced dill pickles\\
+cups diced dill pickles (measured after dicing)\\
 cup dill pickle juice (more if needed)\\
  hard boiled eggs - diced\\
 hard boiled eggs - sliced\\
-can black olives, sliced\\
+can black olives, sliced (maybe more if you eat too many)\\
 oz. sharp or mild cheddar cheese - diced\\
 tsp dried or fresh dill (or to taste)\\
 salt to taste (1 tsp.)\\
 pepper to taste (1-2 tsp)\\
-paprika\\
+paprika (for sprinkling on top)\\
-Boil macaroni per package directions, drain, and put in a large tupperware bowl, at least twice as large as the amount of macaroni boiled.\\
+[[sides#hard_boiled_eggs|
-Add the diced eggs, pickles, olives, and cheese; mix thoroughly.\\
+Hard boil the eggs.]]\\
-Add the mayonaise, dill, and pickle juice and mix thoroughly.\\
+Boil macaroni per package directions, drain, and put in a large bowl, at least twice as large as the amount of macaroni boiled.\\\
+While the pasta is cooking, dice the eggs, pickles and cheese. Be sure to dice these to the same general size.\\
+Slice the olives if they are not already sliced.\\
+Add the eggs, pickles, olives, and cheese to the pasta; mix thoroughly.\\
+Add the mayonnaise, dill, and pickle juice and mix thoroughly.\\
 Add salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.\\
-Let sit overnight in the fridge.\\
+NOTE: At this point, there will be liquid at the bottom of the mix - this is the way it should be.\\
-Add more mayo and / or pickle juice to taste.\\
+Let sit overnight in the fridge. All the excess liquid will get absorbed by the pasta.\\
+Stir again, and add more mayo, pickle juice, salt, and pepper to taste.\\
 Place the sliced eggs on the top of the salad and sprinkle with paprika and some dill.\\