Description
Delight in the refreshing taste of this creamy macaroni salad, a perfect addition to any summer gathering. Featuring colorful vegetables and a tangy dressing that combines mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant side that caters to various tastes. Whether served at picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, this versatile salad is sure to please everyone at the table. Customize it with seasonal veggies or herbs for added flair, making it your own signature dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound short pasta (macaroni, elbows, or rotini)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 1 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 rib celery (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup dill pickles (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the short pasta and cook according to package instructions. Midway through cooking, add frozen peas directly into the pot.
- Drain and cool: Once cooked, drain pasta using a colander and rinse under cold water for about 15 seconds to stop cooking.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar if desired.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta and peas with diced red bell pepper, grated carrot, finely chopped red onion, thinly sliced celery, and chopped dill pickles. Pour in the dressing and mix until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg