Made this recipe exactly as written and thought it was great! Loved the fresh vegetables in it and the sweet and tangy dressing; not too much mayo. So much better than store bought. Will make again.
Macaroni Salad
Cut back on the black pepper for a more kid-frendly version of this cookout staple.
Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Total:
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
8 Minutes
Total:
14 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 217
- Fat: 15.3g
- Saturated fat: 1.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 8.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3g
- Protein: 2.9g
- Carbohydrate: 17g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
- Iron: 0.8mg
- Sodium: 242mg
- Calcium: 13mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup (4 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup canola mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Preparation
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
- 2. Combine mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients (through salt), stirring with a whisk. Stir in cooked pasta, celery, and remaining ingredients. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Macaroni Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family, Portable/Picnic
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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