Creamy Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad (Easy Tips)

Name: Creamy Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad (Easy Tips)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups gluten-free macaroni ((Barilla brand recommended)); 1 red apple (cored and diced); 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (divided); 1 cup mayonnaise (regular or light); 1 celery stalk (finely diced); ¼ cup red onion (finely diced); 2 tablespoons sweet relish; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:6min

If you love an old fashioned, creamy macaroni salad, than this easy gluten-free recipe is ideal! Gluten-free macaroni salad has a classic tangy, delicious taste with a creamy dressing and crisp bites of celery, red onion, and apple. This easy recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes and includes simple tips to prevent a mushy macaroni salad!

Updated at: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:04:57 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories296.8 kcal (15%)

Total Fat21.8 g (31%)

Carbs25.1 g (10%)

Sugars5.1 g (6%)

Protein2 g (4%)

Sodium223.5 mg (11%)

Fiber3.3 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

2 ¼ cupsgluten-free macaroni

brand recommended

1red apple

cored and diced

1 ½ tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

1 cupmayonnaise

¼ cupred onion

2 tablespoonssweet relish

1 tablespoongranulated sugar

1 teaspoondijon mustard

¼ teaspoonseasoned salt

Instructions

Step 1

Begin by placing the gluten-free pasta in boiling unsalted water. Cook for 1 minute less than al dente. Once the cooking time has ended, drain the pasta and rinse with cold water until the pasta is room temperature. This helps prevent mushy gluten-free pasta.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, dice the apple and place in a small bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, reserving the remaining lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl stir together the mayonnaise, remaining ½ tablespoon lemon juice, diced celery, red onion, relish, sugar, dijon mustard, and seasoned salt. Stir to combine. Add the well-drained pasta and apple with lemon juice. Gently fold until well combined.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. When ready to serve, let sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to take chill off of pasta, softening the bite, before enjoying.

Step 5

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