How to Make Dad's Working Man's Macaroni Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Dad's Working Man's Macaroni Salad is a classic, no-fuss recipe that's perfect for any summer gathering. This hearty and savory dish is a favorite in our family, and it's always a hit at BBQs and potlucks. It's a recipe that has been passed down for generations and has become a staple in our household. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it the perfect make-ahead dish for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • 4 thick slices beef bologna
  • 5 hard-cooked eggs, diced
  • 6 sweet pickles, diced
  • 1 large stalk celery, diced
  • ½ large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 ½ cups low-fat creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip Light®)
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and cool under running water until chilled. Transfer to a large salad bowl.
  • Stack American cheese slices alternating with bologna slices and cut into 1/2-inch dice. (Stacking helps prevent cheese from sticking together.) Mix bologna and cheese into macaroni and stir in hard-cooked eggs, sweet pickles, celery, green bell pepper, and red onion. Mix thoroughly.
  • Stir creamy salad dressing and mustard into the salad and season with black pepper. Cover salad and chill in refrigerator until serving time.
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 838mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 177mg