Description
Enjoy The Best Macaroni Salad, a delightful blend of pasta, crisp veggies, and creamy dressing. Its fresh flavors and simple preparation make it ideal for gatherings or a quick family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese (cubed or shredded)
- 1/2 medium red onion (minced)
- 4 ribs celery (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup minced fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add 1 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, 4 ounces cheddar cheese, 1/2 medium red onion (minced), 4 ribs celery (diced), 1 medium red bell pepper (diced), and 1 cup frozen peas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup minced fresh dill, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Pour sauce over pasta and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Make sure to rinse the macaroni under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor.
This salad can be made a day in advance for convenient meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg