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Incredible Macaroni Salad

Incredible Macaroni Salad That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Incredible Macaroni Salad captures the essence of summer picnics with its creamy texture and customizable ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni Cook until al dente
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Celery Finely chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Optional, like parsley or dill
For Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken or Ham Optional for added protein
  • 1 cup Colorful Veggies Such as cherry tomatoes or spinach
  • Alternative Dressings Experiment with avocado or pesto

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
  2. Finely chop celery, red onion, and any fresh herbs. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
  4. Fold cooled pasta into the dressing and chopped veggies, mixing gently.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with extra herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use pasta cooked al dente and refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving for enhanced flavors.

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