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Easy Classic Macaroni Salad
This classic macaroni salad is easy to make, made with whole wheet pasta, and tossed in with a healthy greek yogurt dressing.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Servings:
8
Author:
Rena
Ingredients
2
cups
whole wheat elbow macaroni
2
red bell peppers
chopped
4
celery stalks
finely diced, ribs
1/2
cup
red onion
finely diced
2-3
green onions
chopped
1
cup
pickles
chopped
1
tsp
smoked paprika
FOR THE DRESSING:
1 1/2
cup
plain greek yogurt
2
tbsp
white vinegar
2
tbsp
dijon mustard
2
tbsp
chopped parsley or 1/2 tsp of dried parsley
1/2
tsp
of kosher salt
1/4
tsp
ground pepper
1/4
tsp
of garlic powder
Instructions
Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prep all the veggies for the salad.
Once the pasta is done, drain and quickly rinse in cold water to cool.
Transfer to a large bowl, and add in the veggies and dressing. Toss well to combine.
Enjoy!
Notes
Pasta: use your favorite kind and shape.
Veggies: We love adding some crunch into the pasta salad. You may add finely chopped carrots. If you like peas, you may add them as well,
Greek yogurt: the idea is to skip the mayo. So use any plain yogurt you have handy. Use a dairy-free option for a vegan-friendly option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Do not overcook the pasta. Cook it close to al dente if possible.
Rinse out the pasta with cold water to stop it from cooking. You do not want a mushy pasta salad.
optional: for a hint of sweetness to balance out the acidity, try adding a tablespoon of honey.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
|
Calories:
166
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
32
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
2
mg
|
Sodium:
367
mg
|
Potassium:
262
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
1141
IU
|
Vitamin C:
40
mg
|
Calcium:
79
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg