BEST MACARONI SALAD | healthy, deli-style recipe

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm excited to share this simple and delicious macaroni salad with you! My family says it's the best macaroni salad recipe - but I told them the C&D Fam will have to be the true judge, lol!! Let me know what you think. Enjoy the day. XO - Dain

[@monicajnares3280]

I like mayo but it has stuff in it that's not healthy.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

@@monicajnares3280 Look for an avocado oil based mayo :)

[@orlaspring363]

@@monicajnares3280 I stock up on vegan mayo when it's on sale. No one notices the difference, even on sandwiches!

[@monicajnares3280]

@@orlaspring363 I'll check it out. Thanks. I found a receipe for avocado mayo. I'll try.

[@naturalbeauty2178]

I just made this today. I substituted the Dijon mustard with French mustard, and, the wine vinegar with French vinegar dressing since I had that on hand. It still came out delicious.

[@DarkManklc]

I absolutely love this recipe! The second time I made it, I added frozen sweet peas. Loved it! Thank you for this recipe!

[@guylainevincent3704]

You are the best. It looks delicious, will try it for sure but I will substitute the eggs by tuna, I love tuna. Thank you 😊

[@yooperlooper]

The thing I LOVE about your channel is most of the stuff is basic stuff I already have in my kitchen - don't have to buy a bunch ingredience I never use. That's a winner and I love it. I pretty much plan all my meals around this channel 😁

[@etherealenigma2008]

Also appreciated is the fact that you don't need a lot of expensive kitchen appliances. Love Dani's videos!

[@Laurs949]

I made this mac salad today and it sure is good! I added in the canned salmon from Trader Joe’s. I love this recipe. It’s fabulous and I’m looking forward to trying more of your recipes! I have high cholesterol and I’m pre diabetic. I have insurance through my employer but they do not cover registered dietitians or nutritionist. I’ve tried Noom and weight watchers only to continue to gain weight. I like your sensible approach to healthy eating! I’ve referred a couple people to your channel already! Here to stay! Huge thank you!! ❤

[@NadiaZoe1111]

Earlier I bought ground turkey, made a few burgers then came here to find a salad recipe. As soon as I saw your video I went ahead and cook the macaroni. I then made the sauce added to the roni's and placed it into the fridge to chill. I must say making my own burgers is so cost effective and the price I payed at the supermarket would have gotten me just one burger from a chain. I cannot wait to have dinner and to try the macaroni salad. Thank you for the recipe

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

That sounds like a delicious meal, enjoy it! And yes - cooking at home can be so cost effective.

[@NadiaZoe1111]

@@CleanandDeliciousDani The macaroni sald was a hit. It was soft and crunchy. The dressing was perfect, I loved the tangy taste

[@darlenesye1609]

It Looks Good! I have Everything. I'm making this Tomorow! I boil my eggs a little different from you. I andd a Tblsp of white vinegar to the boiling water. Add the eggs, let them boil for 7 minutes, remove from stove and add cold water or ice if desired. Your eggs look pretty easy to peel, mine are even easier. I'm going to use rotini pasta, bc that's what I have on hand. TY for this recipe.

[@diamondsparkle2459]

Love your salad

[@Pittykittymomma4ever]

So yummy!!! I never thought to add gherkins to a salad for whatever reason until one of my vegan friends who hates to cook and avoids at all costs told me. Since then, I've been hooked!!! This looks heavenly!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I know - it's a bit unusual but SO delicious. Enjoy the recipe :)

[@GR-bo5zt]

I make this a lot. And it’s my go-to potluck contribution…. Instead of the vinegar I use the pickle brine from the jar. My boys usually ask for extra pickles on the side so they can dice more for on top. 😋 (P.S. made your chick pea salad last night!) I love it so much ….

[@orlaspring363]

love the pickle brine idea in place of vinegar

[@glasshousefuture6836]

This is exactly what I've been looking for food-wise. Looking for delicious meals that are easy and healthy. Just like this. I saw another video of yours that mentioned not thinking of everything you have to eliminate from your kitchen but better choices to add to your kitchen. (I think it was the red potato salad with greek yogurt added video) well, thank you for this much needed encouragement to eat healthy with these delicious recipes. I checked out your Playlists after watching some of your recipes and decided to subscribe. I'm looking forward to enjoying so many of your recipes!

[@jnorth9702]

Thank you so much. I'm definitely going to make this one - so healthy and I love the idea of adding meat too.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yay, so glad you plan to try it. Enjoy!

[@jayadama1301]

Healthy salad very yummy

[@donanico7533]

Like you channel so quick easy informative and instructional amd healthy. Perfect

[@linaraja236]

Your recipes are always so amazing. Thank you so much. 👌

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awe, thank you!!

[@patriciafeuti1370]

Looks wonderful definitely making this

[@dmartin1023]

I added sriracha to dressing for a kick. So good.

[@roslynalcock6917]

This looks brilliant! I just happen to have all these ingredients in my fridge and cupboard so this will be my go-to lunch to take to work next week, yum!!!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

That sounds perfect! Enjoy it.

[@levialers]

I add pickles and chopped hard-boiled eggs to my potato salad but I’ve never added them to macaroni salad so thank you for the idea

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

IT's my pleasure!! Enjoy the recipe.

[@dynasty5140]

❤️Love this recipe! The gherkins are an AWESOME added flavor! Thank you!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Agreed! I love the tangy crunch they add. Enjoy!

[@marcsa12]

always add them as well as half of chopped apple; have a try :-) and skip the honey myself

[@Yogis406]

Thankyou! Going to try this one next week

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure, so glad you plan to give it a try.

[@MrsSoapPeddlersHomestead]

That looks sooo good! Gotta make! Thanks for sharing.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure! Enjoy it and thanks for watching.

[@craigjeffries]

Another great recipe to add to my recipe book 🙂. Thanks, Dani! I used to avoid these kinds of recipes because I don't like mayo, but ever since I realized I could make them with Greek yogurt, I started making them. I don't know why it took me so long to realize I could do that 😂😂.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

YES! Greek yogurt is the BEST swap! Enjoy it.

[@nygiantschamps9340]

Us guys can be quite stubborn at times lol

[@craigjeffries]

@@nygiantschamps9340 Haha for sure!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

@@nygiantschamps9340 LOL! Stubborn but still awesome :)

[@jaunessajackson6322]

I can't wait to try this. It looks good. Thank you.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Enjoy it!!

[@brownmomscooking]

This is so Yummy and Healthy Thanks for Sharing This Recipe 😋🌹🌷🍫🍫🙏

[@MelissaCapriotti]

This completely takes me back to my childhood! Can’t wait to have my kid’s try your version!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I get that! I hope your family enjoys the recipe.

[@bbstar7970]

Thank you for bringing back recipes😄

[@Worldpeace353]

Your videos are excellent! Thank you for fast forward We love you and you family. from Carolina

[@MyName-zd9pe]

This looks soooo delicious!😋 I will be making this soon! Thank uou so much sweetie. God bless you. 🙏✝️

[@jwatamel1414]

That looks sooo good! Cant wait to try this recipe. You always share the best recipes. Thank you!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awe, thank you! I'm so glad you are enjoying them.

[@tcnance1317]

This Looks So Good Dani!!!!!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you! I hope you get to try it.

[@tcnance1317]

@@CleanandDeliciousDani I Have My Dad's Birthday Party in About 2 Weeks. I Am Thinking Of Making This Dish Or Your Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad!!🙃

[@farahnazbagherzadegan5470]

It looks yummy and great👌 Thank you for sharing ✨🙏

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Thank you Clean so good

[@jackielucchesi6654]

You make everything look so delish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yummy!!!!!!!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Mission accomplished, thank you!

[@jackielucchesi6654]

@@CleanandDeliciousDani Yes indeed!!!!!🥰

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Dani looks delicious.❤

[@dionerhodes1308]

Think I'm going 2 make this Sunday. 😁💖💃

[@marconewbury5286]

Hey, Dani, thanks so much for the vid. This is about the third one of yours I've watched. Honestly, the vids are really helpful to me and my marriage, believe it or not, as I rear kids, keep steady job with decent pay, but cooking at home is a major weak point. My sweetheart wife will be happier for the improvements I can make in the kitchen courtesy of your vids. The whole fam will be happier. So thanks plenty!

[@1111MeditationPortal]

This is beautiful and definitely delicious!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you, Enjoy it!

[@anastasiamathura5401]

Looks delicious

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you, Anastasia! I hope you get to try it.

[@hasna6096]

Will definitely try this recipe!😋

[@alanevans6482]

love your channel. I've learned so much. My dad eats so much meat, I cook him your recipes and he's healthier and happier

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm so glad to hear that - thanks for letting me know. Lucky Dad to have you for a son :)

[@ginafriend1690]

Hi Dani 😊 You sold me on! Thank you. One meal deal for me and guaranteed I'm sharing with my Mama! I love Gherkin pickles, myself. Yumm to your recipe! 😋❤️

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yay, I'm so glad you plan to try this one and yes! I love those pickles as well.

[@jcmighty7028]

Another great recipe👌🏾

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you!

[@amyspeers8012]

Looks beautiful with all the colors. I have a celery allergy-I know, it’s weird. When I cook, I substitute fennel. Do you think it would work uncooked? If not, do you have another suggestion?

[@orlaspring363]

I like your idea of cutting the mayo with Greek yogurt and a little honey. New sub here...gonna make this salad and sprinkle a little paprika on top. Thanks for the onion cutting and dicing tips too : )

[@tinadiggs7456]

Dani this salad looks so healthy tasty 😋 and delicious!!! TFS!!!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Anytime, enjoy it!

[@tinadiggs7456]

@Christopher Johnson I'm from Baltimore MD. Where are you from?

[@tinadiggs7456]

@Christopher Johnson Hi, I don't live in Maryland anymore but I was born in Baltimore!!!

[@nygiantschamps9340]

Can't see the video thanks to the brutal Ny sun and heat as I walk but listening to the recipe is .more than enough ... definitely a 'clean n delish" dish 😄

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Now that's commitment! Thanks for listening.

[@ladybluetvchannel3030]

Thanks for sharing 👍 mam

[@debbiesue8207]

I'm thinking about making this and having it for the rest of the summer. Looks so Mmm.. and it will last for days. Thanks Dani! Happy Friday! :)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yes, it's a great make-ahead meal. I hope you enjoy it and happy Friday.

[@neecy9810]

Yum! Thanks!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure, enjoy it!

[@brenttroydavid5355]

Thank you very much for sharing this extremely easy to make macaroni salad while also being perfectly delicious! And if you don't believe me, just ask my sneaky cats, especially after I added some grilled shrimp! 🙂I will definetly be preparing it again.

[@Behind_the_Wall_of_Sleep]

Great tip for hard boiled eggs. I will give this a go the next time I make Devilled Eggs : )

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

So glad it was helpful!! Enjoy.

[@ardentdfender4116]

Hey 🤔, it’s been a mighty long minute plus. I wondered what happened to you, kinda. It might have been KZbin algorithm. But then my notifications wasn’t on either. Anyway i shockingly realized I haven’t actually stopped here in a whopping few years like probably more than three at this point. No pun there seriously. Love Macaroni Salad and can make it different ways. But saw it popped up in my long KZbin feed. Realized I haven’t drop by in eons and just did. Literally making a winged version of the Mac Salad with what’s on hand, plus some Pork Chops 😁. Turned on Notifications!

[@Singer_Lalsing_Solanki531]

Super bhai most

[@julienguyen10]

Delicious yummy 🤤😍👍🏻💕

[@urnumber1bratx]

Yum keep it up

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Will do! Thanks for watching.

[@urnumber1bratx]

@@CleanandDeliciousDani :)

[@JRL03]

Delish! 😊

[@khanakadiwanaofficial]

Yummy..

[@favourelegbede8018]

I tried making pasta salad today 4 d first time and it was good. I added in some tuna. However I didn't like the taste of raw onions, guess I would omit onions next time.

[@frfamilyvlogs5740]

Super 😋👍

[@AbbyMarmionMusic]

Yum!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

:)

[@pappy4075]

WOW

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yes! It's that good ;)

[@mikiecullen]

I wish I could make this salad, but I'm lactose intolerant.

[@aprild3250]

Ok, but how do you keep the brown rice pasta from getting all hard and chewy after you put it in the fridge? I use the exact same brand of pasta. And I’ve used all kinds of ‘alternative’ pastas.. They all get hard and chewy once they’ve been in the fridge. The only time it’s soft and creamy and delicious is right after you make it. But I don’t want to go through all of this trouble and not have any leftovers. That’s the tip I’m looking for…

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

The creamy dressing does help to soften the brown rice pasta after it chills BUT it is still a bit hard after it's been in the fridge. If soft, creamy pasta is the goal after its chilled, traditional pasta is your best bet.

[@sheriwright1625]

If the pasta is cooked and plain, after refrigerated I usually boil some water and pour it over the pasta to liven it up again. It works perfectly. This is a tip from a friend that worked in a restaurant. If the pasta has a dressing on it of course you wouldn't use this method. Just thought I would share.

[@pushon10]

are you from new jersey?

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yes, I am 🙂 #jerseystrong

[@mikepekock5321]

I put too much pickles and used a yellow onion instead cuz it’s all I had. Still max salad tho!

[@suebarnard1734]

So my question is: the nutritional info is based on what serving size?

[@shmentuzon]

My kind of pasta sald! I'm going to make it right now cause it's almost dinner time here...and voila! gonna suprise my sister...LOVE your recipes and your channel! ~xoxo from Jerusalem

[@FEELSORRY4URASS]

Boil the water first and add eggs even works better

[@karenlabianca]

Wouldn't the heat of the boiling water crack the eggs?

[@FEELSORRY4URASS]

@@karenlabianca Just try this method I was really amazed Lol watched a video on KZbin and it actually worked shells came off so fast and easy

[@couldbecooking]

My stomach tells me that this will be my perfect lunch tomorrow! 😅🤤

[@BarbaraDuggerWil1940]

Gluten-free Macaroni Salad

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

YES! Enjoy it.

[@choudharimanasi]

What can be a substitute for the egg in the recipe. I mean vegan or vegetarian just not eggs

[@fernandomonserrat1029]

Love it but ain’t no way in hell I’m adding pickles , great video

[@pushon10]

she is lovely

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you!

[@bruhcan4144]

Dude what is greek yogurt?

[@terryriley7490]

I hate to tell you, but your hard boiled egg method did not work at all...out of 8 eggs only 1 looked presentable and I had to run it under water to get the shell to peel...but hands down the macaroni salad was excellent

[@meri8746]

I just can’t like Mayonnaise.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Skip it and use all Greek yogurt :)

[@meri8746]

@@CleanandDeliciousDani Yes! Great idea! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@christinawong1141]

Jesus is coming soon please share and repent

[@semaaral2498]

Delicious ,Thank you London is under heat wave so good option your recipe never thought before. 🌅⭐️🔆🫶🏻🍝

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Stay cool and enjoy this recipe. Thanks so much for watching.

[@daddymoon666]

I'm adding cheddar cubes and some bacon or hame cubes...

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yum!! Enjoy it.