Sweet and Tangy Summer Macaroni Salad

Sweet and Tangy Summer Macaroni Salad
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful macaroni salad. A harmonious blend of sweet and tangy, it's the perfect dish for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch. Customize the vegetables to your liking and let it sit for optimal flavor infusion.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    33 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    325 mg
  • Sugar
    17 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 8 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite (approximately 8 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water until macaroni is cooled.

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Place macaroni into a large salad bowl and stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, and green onion.

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03 Step

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika, and black pepper until the sugar has completely dissolved. Pour the dressing over the macaroni and vegetables, tossing gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing.
Feel free to substitute the vegetable oil with olive oil for a richer taste.
This salad tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld together.
Consider adding some cubed cheddar cheese or cooked ham for added substance.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Laurie Bradtke

    The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Royce Jaskolski

    Easy to make and delicious! I used apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar and it was fantastic.

  • Elda Tremblay

    I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. My kids loved it!

  • Angela Lang

    This salad was a huge hit at our family gathering! I added some shredded carrots for extra crunch.

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