Fast Easy Delicious Macaroni Salad Even Your Kids Will Love
Whip up a crowd-pleasing dish with this **Fast Easy Delicious Macaroni Salad Even Your Kids Will Love**, a creamy and colorful side that's perfect for busy weeknights, summer barbecues, or lunchboxes. Featuring tender elbow macaroni tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this recipe is both flavorful and kid-approved. Fresh vegetables like shredded carrots, diced celery, and sweet peas add a delightful crunch, while chunks of mild cheddar cheese make every bite irresistible. Ready in just 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this macaroni salad comes together effortlessly and tastes even better after chilling in the fridge. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and watch even the pickiest eaters clean their plates!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrot
- 0.5 cup Diced celery
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
- 0.5 cup Chopped mild cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (approximately 8-10 minutes). Drain the macaroni and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl of dressing along with the shredded carrot, diced celery, thawed peas, and cheddar cheese. Gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your fast, easy, and delicious macaroni salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.0 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 2693 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.6 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 71.5 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1030 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 955 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
