Description
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, this macaroni salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect for picnics and BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Make sure to stir often so it doesn’t stick together. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and stir to combine.
- Fold in the diced celery, red onion, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and parsley.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled. Allow flavors to meld for longer if possible. Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg