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Macaroni Salad Recipe

Macaroni Salad is one of the classic salad made using macaroni pasta, vegetables, herbs and seasoning. This macaroni pasta salad is one of the comforting and demanding salads as it is so creamy, rich and delicious. The mayonnaise along with herbs dressing makes this salad irresistibly delicious. Learn to make Macaroni salad with the help of video and step by step pictures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings1
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To cook pasta

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 and ½ cups macaroni
  • salt to taste

For dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper powder
  • salt to taste

Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoon onion
  • 2 tablespoon green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoon onion red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoon onion carrot

Instructions

  • To a sauce pan add around 3 to 4 cups of water. Add salt to taste.
  • Add 1 and ½ cups mini elbow macaroni pasta.
  • Let it cook in medium flame.
  • Cook until fork tender.
  • Transfer to a strainer, rinse with cold water to avoid further cooking.
  • Set aside to cool down a bit.
  • To a bowl add ½ cup mayonnaise along with 1 teaspoon vinegar, salt to taste, ½ teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon pepper powder.
  • Mix it well until creamy.
  • To a mixing bowl add cooked pasta along with 2 tablespoon onion, 2 tablespoon green bell pepper, 2 tablespoon onion red bell pepper, 2 tablespoon onion carrot and prepared dressing.
  • Mix it well. Add little milk or pasta cooked water if it is too dry.
  • Macaroni pasta salad is ready!

Video

Notes

  • Cold water shock - Always strain pasta after cooking and wash it with cold water to avoid further cooking and to wash off excess starch. This ensures less sticking.
  • Dressing - Add little milk to thin down the dressing. Add 2 tablespoon fresh cream to make it more rich and creamy. You can add half of dressing first then add the rest while serving.
  • Vegetables - You can add other vegetables like cooked peas, corn etc. You can even add sauteed mushrooms.
  • Consistency - The salad should be creamy, if you feel it a bit dry add little milk to make it creamy. Alternatively you can add pasta cooked water too.
  • Taste test - Taste it first and add more spices if you like.
Nutrition Facts
Macaroni Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1986 Calories from Fat 1107
% Daily Value*
Fat 123g189%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 50g
Monounsaturated Fat 19g
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 3635mg158%
Potassium 836mg24%
Carbohydrates 173g58%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 48g96%
Vitamin A 559IU11%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 567mg57%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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