Description
A creamy and crunchy macaroni salad, perfect for summer gatherings and cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, mayonnaise, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, peas, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve chilled, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
This salad tastes even better the next day. Consider preparing it a day in advance!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg