For a tangier flavor, add a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the dressing. Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference. Diced carrots, cucumbers, or cherry tomatoes would also be delicious additions. If you don't have dry vegetable soup mix on hand, you can substitute with a blend of dried herbs like parsley, dill, and celery seed. To keep the salad from drying out, stir in a tablespoon or two of milk or cream just before serving. This salad is best served cold. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Simple Macaroni Salad
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS423
Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant and refreshing macaroni salad. Crisp vegetables, al dente pasta, and a creamy, flavorful dressing combine for a dish that's both simple to make and utterly irresistible.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate46 g
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Cholesterol10 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein8 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium180 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. (8-10 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Drain the pasta immediately and rinse thoroughly with cold water until completely cooled. This stops the cooking process and prevents the pasta from becoming mushy. (2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Transfer the cooled pasta to a large serving bowl. Add the chopped bell peppers, celery, and green onions. Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to combine. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and dry vegetable soup mix until smooth and well combined. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated. (2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill completely. (120+ minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Before serving, give the salad a final gentle stir. Add a touch more mayonnaise if needed to refresh the creaminess. (2 minutes)
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Lawson Tremblay
Mar 3, 2025I added some diced ham and it made it a complete meal.
Malvina Osinski
Sep 23, 2024I substituted Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise and it turned out great – a lighter and healthier version!
Enola Wehner
Jun 14, 2024I let it chill overnight and the flavors were even better the next day.
Meta Rutherford
Mar 7, 2024This salad was a hit at our family barbecue! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and creamy dressing.
Orin Emard
Sep 12, 2023Easy to make and tastes amazing! Definitely a new go-to recipe.
Lavern Cremin
Jan 21, 2023The dry vegetable soup mix is a genius addition! It adds so much flavor without any extra effort.