Potluck Macaroni Salad

Name: Potluck Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni (1 1/2 cups); 1 (28 ounce) can baked beans, preferably barbecue-seasoned,undrained; 1 1/2 cups sliced celery; 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions; 1 1/2 cups yellow bell peppers or 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers; 1/2 cup prepared herb vinaigrette; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves; basil or parsley sprig

Submitted by Judith N.

"Traditionally a side dish, the addition of baked beans to macaroni salad turns this wonderful salad into a complete main course. This recipe makes enough to serve a crowd, so take it to your next picnic supper, you'll be glad you did. Recipe came from mealtime.org."

Download

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 8

ingredients

6 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni (1 1/2 cups)
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans, preferably barbecue-seasoned,undrained
1 ¹⁄₂ cups sliced celery
1 ¹⁄₂ cups chopped red onions
1 ¹⁄₂ 1 1/2 cups yellow bell peppers or 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers
¹⁄₂ cup prepared herb vinaigrette
¹⁄₃ cup chopped fresh basil or 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
basil or parsley sprig

directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well.
In large bowl, combine macaroni and beans; toss to combine.
Add celery, onion, bell pepper, vinaigrette, and basil; toss lightly.
Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
Garnish with the basil or parsley before serving.
NOTE: Recipe may be reduced to 6 servings.
Prepare as directed, using 4 ounces (1 cup) elbow macaroni, 1 can (16 oz.) undrained baked beans, 1 cup each of the vegetables, 1/3 cup prepared herb vinaigrette and 1/4 cup chopped herbs.

Questions & Replies

Got a question? Share it with the community!

Reviews

This is wonderful! I just gave my husband a taste before we take it to a potluck tomorrow. His comment was, "You are a great cook!" Thanks to Tweeky I was able to say, "Great recipes make great cooks!" :) I am so sick of mayo salads and this makes a fantastic change! I can't wait to take it to the potluck! 5 stars from our household! :)

All Astir and Mixed
It's the weirdest thing...I LOVE this recipe and have made it several times for different events. The problem is that although some people liked it, most of them didn't. I did encourage people to try it. Maybe it's the visual of beans mixed in pasta salad...I just don't know.

LovesCookingHatesDishwashing
Yummy Yummy Yummy ! and easy. I was intrigued by the addition of baked beans (never thought of that one!) and all the raves. This will be going to the Church & Eastern Star picnics this summer -love that it doesn't have mayo. So far I've had it accompanied by chicken/apple dogs & blackened fish. "my tummy is smiling." Thanks for the recipe!

Bon24
DELICIOUS! & so easy! I can't wait to share it at the potluck I'm attending this evening @ my homeowners assoc. mtg. I'm expecting lots of requests @ the recipe!!Thanks for sharing this recipe, Tweeky

Chef LADYJAYNE 1755
This salad is so good and it gets better and better the longer it is refrigerated. I LOVE the fact that it's not laden with mayo. Will make this again for sure! Thank you for posting this unusual recipe!

hillsralive