Description
Macaroni salad is a classic summer dish that brings vibrant flavors and textures to your table. This easy-to-make salad features tender pasta mixed with colorful vegetables and a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or barbecues, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal. The best part is that it only takes about 20 minutes to prepare! Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for added heartiness. Chill it in the fridge before serving for an even more refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound short pasta (macaroni, elbows, rotini)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 1 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 rib celery (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup dill pickles (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Add frozen peas halfway through cooking.
- Drain pasta and peas; rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta and veggies. Pour dressing over and mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg