Macaroni Salad
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Macaroni Salad
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Recipe VIDEO above. This is just a great classic, Macaroni Salad. Plenty of creamy dressing that you know and love, but slightly lightened up - all the flavour, less guilt! Serves 6-8 as a side. For an even healthier option, try this with a mayo-free Creamy Lemon Dressing or Ranch Dressing!
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Ingredients
- 250 g / 1/2 lb macaroni elbow pasta
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt (to cook pasta)
- 1 cup celery , finely sliced (1 stalk)
- 3/4 cup red capsicum / bell peppers , finely diced (1 small)
- 3/4 cup green onions , finely sliced (1 large stem)
- 1 medium carrot , grated (using standard box grater)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann's, Best Foods, S&W or other whole egg mayonnaise)
- 1/2 cup yoghurt or sour cream , full or low fat
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Bring large pot of water to the boil - 4 to 5 litres / quarts. Add salt then add pasta. Cook per packet directions.
- Drain pasta then cool.
- Meanwhile, mix Dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Place pasta in a bowl. Add remaining Macaroni Salad ingredients. Pour over Dressing.
- Toss. Adjust salt / sugar / sour (vinegar) / mayo to taste.
- Set aside for at least 20 minutes. Then serve at room temperature (not cold). It's great the next day too!
Notes
- Lots of add-in potential here. Bacon, ham, egg, grated cheese, chicken, olives, diced chillies - go wild! But if this is for a side dish with other strong flavoured mains, I'd urge you to consider sticking with the a fairly classic version. :) I love KAPOW flavours, but there is such thing as too much in a meal!
- No-Mayo dressing option - use Lemon Yogurt Salad Dressing (it's really terrific!). Ideal for both Macaroni Salad and Coleslaw.
- Storage - keeps for up to 5 days in the fridge. Can also be frozen - thaw naturally (do not microwave thaw) and toss well before serving.
- Nutrition per serving, assuming 8 servings as a side (about 3/4 cup, good amount!)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
77g
Calories
319cal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
2401mg
(100%)
Potassium
274mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2515IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
27.2mg
(30%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 77g | |
| Calories | 319cal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2401mg | 100% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2515IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 27.2mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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