Rainbow Macaroni Salad
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
566 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Rainbow Macaroni Salad
Description
Rainbow Macaroni Salad features elbow macaroni as the base paired with chopped red onion, a medley of diced red, yellow, and orange peppers, black olives, halved grape tomatoes, broccoli florets, and cubed Colby Jack cheese. The sauce combines mayonnaise with white sugar, white vinegar, lemon juice, and onion powder to create a dressing that is both creamy and lightly tangy with a touch of sweetness.
After cooking and draining the macaroni, the salad assembles easily by tossing the pasta with the chopped vegetables and cheese, then mixing in the dressing. The chilled salad has contrasting textures: the tender pasta complements the crunchy vegetables and the softness of the cheese. The combination is refreshing and suitable for warm-weather meals or as a make-ahead dish.
This salad can be served as a side dish during barbecues or lunch spreads, providing a colorful and flavorful addition to many plates. It holds up well when refrigerated, allowing flavors to meld over time, which can enhance the taste after resting.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- ⅓ cup red onion
- 1 cup diced red yellow, and orange peppers
- 6 ounce can black olives chopped
- ½ cup grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese cubed
Sauce
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 2 Tbs white vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions, and strain.
- Chop all the veggies and additions up, and toss with noodles.
- Mix sauce ingredients together in a separate bowl.
- Pour sauce over the top and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate up to 2 days.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 29.5mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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