Macaroni Salad

Name: Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 250 g / 1/2 lb macaroni elbow pasta; 1 1/2 tbsp salt ((to cook pasta)); 1 cup celery (, finely sliced (1 stalk)); 3/4 cup red capsicum / bell peppers (, finely diced (1 small)); 3/4 cup green onions (, finely sliced (1 large stem)); 1 medium carrot (, grated (using standard box grater)); 1/2 cup mayonnaise ((Hellmann's, Best Foods, S&W or other whole egg mayonnaise)); 1/2 cup yoghurt or sour cream (, full or low fat); 1 tbsp cider vinegar; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp sugar; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Recipe VIDEO above. This is just a great classic, Macaroni Salad. Plenty of creamy dressing that you know and love, but slightly lightened up - all the flavour, less guilt! Serves 6-8 as a side. For an even healthier option, try this with a mayo-free Creamy Lemon Dressing or Ranch Dressing!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:25 GMT