I like to do a huge macaroni salad now and then. I can’t really give you a recipe, because it changes every time. I always include roasted red peppers (from a jar) and persian cucumbers (with the peel.) I will also chop up some mild white cheese like provolone or mozzarella. Other than that it’s just a matter of what is on sale at the deli. I’ll grab some meat we like, and some cheese we like, and have them sliced to lessen the work when I get home. Then I just chop them into small pieces and toss them in.
There’s a frozen veg mix I like for this, “Santa fe mix” it has corn, black beans, white onion and bell peppers. It’s the perfect addition and saves a lot of chopping. If the deli bar has sweety drops (tiny red sweet peppers) I will add a bunch of those too. And a little can of minced black olives.
For the dressing I go perfect thirds between mayo, mild sour cream, and Italian dressing.