Homemade Macaroni Salad
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Homemade Macaroni Salad
Description
Homemade Macaroni Salad is a chilled pasta dish featuring cooked elbow macaroni mixed with a tangy and slightly sweet dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard. The addition of chopped celery, shredded carrots, diced red onion, chopped bell pepper, and pimento peppers adds crisp texture and a range of fresh flavors. Shredded cheddar cheese incorporated into the salad introduces a sharp and creamy element.
The dressing coats the pasta and vegetables, blending the flavors into a cohesive salad. It is recommended to refrigerate the salad for a couple of hours before serving, which helps the ingredients meld and ensures the salad is cool and refreshing.
This macaroni salad pairs well with traditional picnic or barbecue foods, serving as a hearty side that balances richer main dishes. It can be prepared ahead of time, making it convenient for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 4 cups macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar cider vinegar is ok
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup pimento pepper
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot shredded
- 1/2 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain pasta and allow it to cool.
- Prepare dressing for macaroni salad by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard in a small bowl. Stir until it is well combined.
- In a large bowl, add cooked macaroni, chopped celery, shredded carrots, chopped red onion, chopped bell pepper, pimento peppers, and creamy dressing. Stir to combine.
- Add in shredded cheddar cheese and gently stir to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Refrigerate a couple of hours before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 585mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1975IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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