{"id":10763,"date":"2021-12-15T18:43:43","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T18:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/?p=10763"},"modified":"2022-01-05T18:27:01","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T18:27:01","slug":"how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make a Macaroni Salad Ahead Of Time for A Crowd"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-big-group\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_a_Macaroni_Salad_Ahead_Of_Time_for_A_Big_Group\"><\/span>How To Make a Macaroni Salad Ahead Of Time for A Big Group<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Macaroni salad can be made the day prior to a large dinner or buffet luncheon. In fact, you can make a macaroni salad and store it in your refrigerator for as long as five days. Making this side dish an ideal dish for a buffet or a large crowd. However, there are some precautions one must take to ensure this salad remains fresh and doesn\u2019t dry out.&nbsp; Here are some tips we have put together to help freshen up a salad that is showing signs of drying out. As well as how to avert the condition altogether.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be interested in these articles about Macaroni Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-much-macaroni-salad-per-person-for-a-crowd\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How much macaroni salad do you need per person?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/best-ways-to-serve-macaroni-salad-for-a-big-group\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10670\">Best ways to serve macaroni salad for a crowd<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-filipino-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11487\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Filipino Style Macaroni Salad<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-macaroni-salad-be-made-the-night-before\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Macaroni_Salad_be_Made_the_Night_Before\"><\/span><strong>Can Macaroni Salad be Made the Night Before?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes.&nbsp; Macaroni salad is an ideal side dish to make ahead of dinner or luncheon for a crowd. Just prepare all the ingredients ahead of time, then stir in the dressing and you have a delicious dish that lasts all week (if needed).&nbsp; However, the macaroni might lose its original shine when it absorbs the dressing, muting the flavors. Yet, we do have some tips to avert this from occurring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-keep-macaroni-salad-from-drying-out\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Keep_Macaroni_Salad_From_Drying_Out\"><\/span><strong>How to Keep Macaroni Salad From Drying Out<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing is better than a batch of homemade macaroni salad. But, the key is to not let it dry out before your guests get to sample it. The most important step to avoid drying out is to ensure the noodles are not overcooked. Noodles that are cooked too long become grossly soggy. Ensure to cook the noodles exactly as the instructions state. This will make your macaroni salad ideally creamy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-image-720\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-720x405.jpg\" alt=\"Buy the Freshest Ingredients to Make Your Salad Last Longer\" class=\"wp-image-10762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-1168x657.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption>Buy the Freshest Ingredients to Make Your Salad Last Longer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-keep-my-macaroni-salad-moist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Keep_My_Macaroni_Salad_Moist\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Keep My Macaroni Salad Moist?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Macaroni contains lots of starch. Therefore, this makes water absorb into the noodles. One way to avoid this absorption is to add a little vegetable oil to the noodles and stir it around to coat them. The oil aids in preventing the macaroni from retaining and holding onto the water. The oil creates a water-repellent layer for the macaroni to cook in. In addition, adding some lemon juice to the macaroni salad also aids in retaining moisture.&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd\/#How_To_Make_a_Macaroni_Salad_Ahead_Of_Time_for_A_Big_Group\" title=\"How To Make a Macaroni Salad Ahead Of Time for A Big Group\">How To Make a Macaroni Salad Ahead Of Time for A Big Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd\/#Can_Macaroni_Salad_be_Made_the_Night_Before\" title=\"Can Macaroni Salad be Made the Night Before?&nbsp;\">Can Macaroni Salad be Made the Night Before?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd\/#How_to_Keep_Macaroni_Salad_From_Drying_Out\" title=\"How to Keep Macaroni Salad From Drying Out\">How to Keep Macaroni Salad From Drying Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd\/#How_Do_I_Keep_My_Macaroni_Salad_Moist\" title=\"How Do I Keep My Macaroni Salad Moist?\">How Do I Keep My Macaroni Salad Moist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd\/#How_To_Freshen_Your_Macaroni_Salad\" title=\"How To Freshen Your Macaroni Salad?\">How To Freshen Your Macaroni Salad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd\/#How_to_Keep_Mayonnaise_from_Absorbing_in_the_Macaroni\" title=\"How to Keep Mayonnaise from Absorbing in the Macaroni\">How to Keep Mayonnaise from Absorbing in the Macaroni<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd\/#How_Long_Will_Homemade_Macaroni_Salad_Remain_Good\" title=\"How Long Will Homemade Macaroni Salad Remain Good?\">How Long Will Homemade Macaroni Salad Remain Good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-make-a-macaroni-salad-ahead-of-time-for-a-crowd\/#Can_I_Freeze_Macaroni_Salad_with_Mayonnaise\" title=\"Can I Freeze Macaroni Salad with Mayonnaise?\">Can I Freeze Macaroni Salad with Mayonnaise?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-freshen-your-macaroni-salad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Freshen_Your_Macaroni_Salad\"><\/span><strong>How To Freshen Your Macaroni Salad?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To freshen up your macaroni salad, make sure to use plenty of the base. For example, 3 tablespoons of sour cream and a half cup of mayonnaise for every two cups of macaroni. If you prefer, you can use more sour cream or mayonnaise to make modifications to the dressing as you please.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-keep-mayonnaise-from-absorbing-in-the-macaroni\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Keep_Mayonnaise_from_Absorbing_in_the_Macaroni\"><\/span><strong>How to Keep Mayonnaise from Absorbing in the Macaroni<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the starch contained within the macaroni makes it prone to the absorption of mayonnaise. Therefore, how do you prevent the noodles from soaking up the mayonnaise? If you drain it well while in the cooling process, you will prevent the noodles from clumping and absorbing the dressing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-will-homemade-macaroni-salad-remain-good\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Will_Homemade_Macaroni_Salad_Remain_Good\"><\/span><strong>How Long Will Homemade Macaroni Salad Remain Good?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you make a homemade macaroni salad it will last for about four or five days in the refrigerator. Although you do need to ensure this salad is stored in an airtight container. macaroni salad is the ideal side dish to make in advance. Particularly if you are short on time and planning a large dinner party. To freshen it up, keep an extra dish of the dressing in a separate container, so 10 minutes prior to serving you can toss this dressing in it real quick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-freeze-macaroni-salad-with-mayonnaise\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Freeze_Macaroni_Salad_with_Mayonnaise\"><\/span><strong>Can I Freeze Macaroni Salad with Mayonnaise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After making a large batch of macaroni salad ahead of time for a crowd, you might wonder&#8211;can I freeze it?&nbsp; If you have already blended in the sour cream and mayonnaise, then the answer is ideally \u201cno\u201d.&nbsp; The reason is these ingredients are cream-based and freezing them will create a texture that is less than desirable when thawed. Therefore, you are better off putting your macaroni salad in airtight containers in the refrigerator until the day of the event. 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