Unbelievably Delicious Macaroni Salad Makeover!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 4cupswhole wheat elbow macaroni

  • 1cupmayonnaise

  • cupwhite sugar

  • ¼cupdistilled white vinegar

  • 2 ½tablespoonsprepared yellow mustard

  • 1 ½teaspoonssalt

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1largeonion, chopped

  • 1green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 2stalkscelery, chopped

  • ¼cupgrated carrot

  • 2tablespoonschopped pimento peppers (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. Mix together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in macaroni, onion, bell peppers, celery, carrot, and pimento peppers until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Editor’s Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Classic Macaroni Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories281
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Cholesterol
8mg
3%
Sodium
530mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
4g
8%
Vitamin C
28mg
32%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
162mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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