Macaroni Salad
Classic macaroni salad with crisp vegetables and a creamy mayonnaise, yoghurt or sour cream dressing. Serve it at room temperature or slightly chilled.
By Cookin' Kitchen
- Total: 25 minutes
- Servings: 6 servings
Recipe
Macaroni Salad
Classic macaroni salad with crisp vegetables and a creamy mayonnaise, yoghurt or sour cream dressing. Serve it at room temperature or slightly chilled.
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- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 25 minutes
- Servings
- 6
Ingredients
For 6 servings
Dressing
Equipment
- Large pot
- Bowl
Instructions
Step 1: Bring a large pot of 4 to 5 litres (quarts) of water to the boil. Add the salt, then add the pasta. Cook according to the packet directions.
Step 2: Drain the pasta, then cool it.
Step 3: Meanwhile, mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl.
Step 4: Place the pasta in a bowl. Add the remaining macaroni salad ingredients, then pour over the dressing.
Step 5: Toss the salad. Adjust the salt, sugar, vinegar or mayonnaise to taste.
Step 6: Set aside for at least 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature, not cold. The salad is also good the next day.
Notes
Store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen; thaw naturally rather than in the microwave, then toss well before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 319 kcal
- Fat
- 15 g
- Saturated fat
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 37 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Protein
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 2,401 mg
- Cholesterol
- 10 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
This classic macaroni salad combines elbow pasta, crisp vegetables and a creamy, tangy dressing. Serve it as a side at a summer gathering or keep it on hand for an easy lunch.
For the dressing, use yoghurt or sour cream alongside mayonnaise. Let the finished salad stand for at least 20 minutes, then serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
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