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Mueller’s Elbow Macaroni Salad 1930s

Here's how you make Mueller’s Elbow Macaroni Salad 1930s
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 2h
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pimento, diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup thousand island dressing
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Boil the elbow macaroni for 9 minutes in 2 quarts rapidly boiling water to which 1/2 tablespoon salt has been added.

  • Step 2: Drain and chill.

  • Step 3: Season the elbow macaroni with salt and pepper. Add the celery, pimento, sweet pickle, and tomatoes.

  • Step 4: Mix with Thousand Island Dressing, tossing together lightly with a fork.

  • Step 5: Serve on crisp lettuce leaves.

  • Step 6: Capers make a good addition to this salad and the tomato may be omitted if desired.

  • Step 7: This is also an excellent way to use macaroni left over from the day before.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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