Renal Friendly Macaroni Salad
Savor the refreshing flavors of this Renal Friendly Macaroni Salad, a creamy yet guilt-free twist on the classic summer dish designed specifically for kidney health. Made with unsalted elbow macaroni, low-sodium mayonnaise, and a splash of unsweetened almond milk, this salad is light on sodium but heavy on flavor. Crisp celery, sweet red bell peppers, and zesty green onions add a satisfying crunch, while a hint of apple cider vinegar and granulated sugar balance the dressing beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this kidney-friendly dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a simple side dish throughout the week. Serve it chilled for a cool, satisfying bite that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni (unsalted, cooked)
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Plain, unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Green onion (thinly sliced, green part only)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, omitting any salt from the water. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it completely. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the low-sodium mayonnaise, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the diced celery, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onion to the bowl with the dressing. Stir well to combine.
Gently fold the cooled macaroni into the vegetable and dressing mixture, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated.
Season with ground black pepper, adjusting to taste. Note: Avoid adding salt to keep it kidney-friendly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, stir the salad to redistribute the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve chilled and enjoy this creamy, refreshing renal-friendly macaroni salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 203 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 648 mg | 14% | |
*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.
