Half Batch Sweet and Creamy Macaroni Salad
This scaled-down version of macaroni salad lets your family enjoy it anytime, not just at big parties!
Servings: 10
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni noodles 2 cups
- ¼ red onion chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- ¼ green pepper chopped
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 mini cucumber chopped
- ½ Roma tomato chopped
- 2 eggs hard-boiled and chopped
For dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, immerse in ice water to cool quickly, then drain completely.8 ounces macaroni noodles
- Add all dressing ingredients to a large bowl and whisk to combine.½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, ⅓ cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Add all other ingredients to the bowl and stir to coat with the dressing. Refrigerate for at LEAST 4 hours before serving. (Overnight is better)¼ red onion, 1 stalk celery, ¼ green pepper, 1 carrot, 1 mini cucumber, ½ Roma tomato, 2 eggs
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.