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Macaroni Salad

A classic creamy macaroni salad loaded with vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup peas frozen, thawed
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. While the pasta is cooking, dice the celery, red bell pepper, and slice the green onions. Thaw the peas if using frozen.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, diced vegetables, and dressing. Stir until everything is well coated.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, cheese, or different vegetables based on preference.

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