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Macaroni salad garnished with parsley in a white serving dish.

Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad is a staple at any Southern gathering. It’s the perfect side dish combining creamy dressing with tender pasta and crunchy veggies. I grew up enjoying this salad at summer barbecues and family picnics, where it was always a favorite. Now, I’m going to share this recipe with you and hopefully, it also becomes a hit in your household.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 633 kcal

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Serving bowl or dish

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound elbow macaroni pasta
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon dried onion
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ green bell pepper diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery sticks diced
  • ½ red onion diced
  • Fresh parsley to serve
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water according to the package directions. Once it’s tender, drain it and set it aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, shredded cheese, sugar, dried onion, dried dill, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
  • Toss in the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, celery and green onions. Stir everything together so that the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
  • Add the cooked macaroni to the bowl and gently fold it into the dressing and vegetable mixture. Make sure the pasta is fully coated in the creamy dressing.
  • Cover the bowl and chill the macaroni salad in the fridge for at least an hour. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 716IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Creamy Macaroni Salad, Macaroni Salad, Southern Macaroni Salad
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