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This easy simple macaroni salad recipe is the perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and refreshing flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
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5 from 1 vote

Creamy macaroni salad

Enjoy this simple and delicious creamy macaroni salad, perfect for your summer menu. Refreshing, flavorful, and easily customizable!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cold elbow macaroni salad, creamy macaroni salad, simple macaroni salad recipe, simple pasta salad recipe with mayo
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 495kcal
Author: Petro Neagu

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow pasta
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced, yellow red and orange
  • ½ cup green peas I used frozen
  • 2-3 stalks celery sliced thin
  • ½ medium red onion diced
  • 3 hard boiled eggs about 9-10 minutes
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, or creme fraiche
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard for softer flavor go for honey dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

Equipment

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions (al dente). Let cool.
  • Mix all the dressing ingredients in a bowl or mason jar.
  • Prepare all your ingredients in a large mixing bowl, top with dressing and serve right away.
  • Pasta will soak up more dressing as the salad sits, I recommend making some extra dressing to top the salad with later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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