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The Best Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad is light on the mayo and heavy on the flavor. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or an easy weeknight meal at home!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 408 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese cubed or shredded
  • 1/2 medium red onion minced
  • 4 ribs celery diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup minced fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook elbow noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Drain well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooked noodles with cheese, onion, celery, bell pepper, and peas.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cider vinegar, dill, sugar, relish, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour sauce over pasta and toss until everything is well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 541mg (23%) Potassium 294mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1005IU (20%) Vitamin C 28.6mg (32%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 541mg 23%
Potassium 294mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1005IU 20%
Vitamin C 28.6mg 32%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.