Fresh Simple Macaroni Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this Fresh Simple Macaroni Salad. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings, this creamy and crunchy salad combines tender elbow macaroni with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. Easy to prepare and customizable to your liking, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sugar until smooth.
- Add chopped bell peppers, diced celery, and red onion to the dressing.
- Gently fold in the cooled macaroni until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing gently.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg