Pasta Salad with Miracle Whip
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this Pasta Salad with Miracle Whip is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender elbow macaroni coated in a zesty dressing made with Miracle Whip, white vinegar, and a touch of sugar, this salad is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Crunchy diced celery, crisp red bell peppers, sweet peas, and rich hard-boiled eggs add delightful layers of freshness and protein, while a sprinkle of optional paprika provides a pop of color and spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing pasta salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks. Serve it chilled for a light, refreshing dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Miracle Whip
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 0.75 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta quickly. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip, white vinegar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
Add the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, thawed peas, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to evenly distribute.
Add the cooled macaroni to the vegetable mixture and toss until the pasta is well coated in the dressing.
Season the pasta salad with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste if necessary.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the pasta salad a good stir. Optionally, sprinkle with paprika for a pop of color and added flavor.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.4 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 458 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 3297 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.2 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.4 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1444 mg | 31% | |
*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.
