Description
This Easy Macaroni Salad is a delightful and creamy side dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, and potlucks. Bursting with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, cheese, and a tangy mayo-dill dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to fit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 6 oz cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 red onion (minced)
- 4 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with cheddar cheese, minced red onion, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, and frozen peas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg