Classic Macaroni Salad
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
Classic Macaroni Salad
Report
It's true this summer time Classic Macaroni Salad will always be on the menu because it's quick to prepare using cooked macaroni pasta, freshly diced vegetables like bell peppers and celery all tossed in a creamy tangy dressing.
Share:
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup each red, orange and yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (See Note 1)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (See Note 2)
Instructions
- Instructions
- Cook macaroni in heavily salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool. Let drain very well.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, mustard, sugar, tarragon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add drained, cooled macaroni to a large mixing bowl along with bell peppers, celery and red onion.
- Pour dressing over top and toss mixture to evenly coat. Chill covered for 1 hour in refrigerator. Toss to mix again before serving. Season to taste.
Notes
- White wine vinegar can be substituted for the apple cider vinegar.
- To add a bit of a kick, feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing, too.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
168mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
649IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 649IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
