Macaroni salads are simple dishes to make that can be served chilled or warm.
Thisrecipe by Emily Hillwas sent to Paula Deen to recreate on her YouTube channel.
This takes only 3 ingredients to make with seasoning.

Image by Paula Deen via YouTube
Also, you’re able to add protein or vegetables to this recipe.
I think shrimp would taste super fresh in this recipe and chopped raw asparagus or cucumbers.
Macaroni salad is one of my moms favorites growing up, she would always buy some from the store.

Now, I could take this recipe and try it out for myself.
This is a creamy macaroni and tomato salad that is vegetarian-friendly too.
Macaroni salads remind me of small restaurants that have buffets with this in their line.

Then, mix the cooked macaroni noodles and the tomato mayonnaise mixture together.
Season with salt and pepper.
Stir until everything is fully incorporated.
The only cooking needed for this recipe would be the macaroni noodles.
Everything will be stirred and mixed together.
Im glad this isnt one of those fancy dishes, because simple meals are always tasty too.
This is an inexpensive dish to make if youre on a budget too.