Description
Easy Macaroni Salad is the perfect dish to elevate your summer gatherings. Bursting with colorful vegetables and a creamy dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. In just 22 minutes, you can create a refreshing side that will delight guests of all ages. Whether served at a picnic, BBQ, or potluck, this macaroni salad is sure to impress and can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy it chilled for the best flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 6 oz cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 red onion (minced)
- 4 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cubed cheese, minced onion, diced celery, diced bell pepper, and frozen peas.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg