Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe
With elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, and veggies in a creamy dressing, this Easy Macaroni Salad is just the thing to take to all of your summer BBQs, potlucks, and parties. Quick and easy to prepare!
Servings: 12
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- 1/2 red onion peeled and minced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing. Cover and refrigerate while you move on to the next steps.
- Boil the elbow macaroni according to the package directions just until al dente. Pour the macaroni into a colander to drain and immediately rinse with cold water to cool down the macaroni and prevent it from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked macaroni, cubed cheddar cheese, minced red onion, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, and the thawed peas.
- Whisk the dressing well, then pour it over the macaroni salad; toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or keep chilled until serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg