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Classic Macaroni Salad
It's true this summer time Classic Macaroni Salad will always be on the menu because it's quick to prepare using cooked macaroni pasta, freshly diced vegetables like bell peppers and celery all tossed in a creamy tangy dressing.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
12
minutes
mins
Chill Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
27
minutes
mins
Course:
Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Western
Servings:
8
Author:
Kevin Is Cooking
Ingredients
Ingredients
8
oz
elbow macaroni
1
cup
each red, orange and yellow bell pepper
diced
1
cup
celery
diced
1/2
cup
red onion
diced
Dressing
1/2
cup
mayonnaise
1/2
cup
plain Greek yogurt
1 1/2
tbsp
apple cider vinegar
(See Note 1)
2
tsp
dijon mustard
2
tsp
sugar
1/2
tsp
dried tarragon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
(See Note 2)
Instructions
Instructions
Cook macaroni in heavily salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool. Let drain very well.
In a mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, mustard, sugar, tarragon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add drained, cooled macaroni to a large mixing bowl along with bell peppers, celery and red onion.
Pour dressing over top and toss mixture to evenly coat. Chill covered for 1 hour in refrigerator. Toss to mix again before serving. Season to taste.
Notes
White wine vinegar can be substituted for the apple cider vinegar.
To add a bit of a kick, feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing, too.
Nutrition
Calories:
225
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
25
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
7
mg
|
Sodium:
121
mg
|
Potassium:
168
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
649
IU
|
Vitamin C:
25
mg
|
Calcium:
28
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg