5.0 from 24 votes
Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe
With elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, and veggies in a creamy dressing, this Easy Macaroni Salad is just the thing to take to all of your summer BBQs, potlucks, and parties. Quick and easy to prepare!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- 1/2 red onion peeled and minced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing. Cover and refrigerate while you move on to the next steps.
- Boil the elbow macaroni according to the package directions just until al dente. Pour the macaroni into a colander to drain and immediately rinse with cold water to cool down the macaroni and prevent it from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked macaroni, cubed cheddar cheese, minced red onion, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, and the thawed peas.
- Whisk the dressing well, then pour it over the macaroni salad; toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or keep chilled until serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
426mg
(18%)
Potassium
169mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
607IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 607IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.