Macaroni Salad

Name: Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni (whole wheat or gluten-free); 2 ripe medium tomatoes, diced; 1/4 red or white onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives; Salt and black pepper, to taste

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

This easy macaroni salad is light, flavorful, and perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or quick lunches. Made with tomatoes, olives, herbs, and a simple creamy dressing, it’s a fresh twist on a classic pasta salad.

Updated at: Wed, 13 May 2026 12:58:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories228.7 kcal (11%)

Total Fat6.2 g (9%)

Carbs37.1 g (14%)

Sugars3 g (3%)

Protein6.3 g (13%)

Sodium439.6 mg (22%)

Fiber2.7 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

6 ounceselbow macaroni

uncooked, whole wheat or gluten-free

2tomatoes

ripe medium, diced

0.25red onion

or white, finely chopped

¼ cuplight mayonnaise

1 tablespoonwhite vinegar

¼ teaspoongarlic powder

1 teaspoondried oregano

1 x 2.5 ouncecan sliced black olives

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package directions.

Step 2

Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, tomatoes with their juices, olives, onion, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

Add the cooked macaroni to the bowl and stir until evenly coated. Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.