Description
Macaroni Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish that brings together tender elbow macaroni, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, family gatherings, and potlucks, this delightful salad is a favorite among both kids and adults. The rich combination of mayonnaise and sweetened condensed milk creates a velvety texture that enhances the crunch of crisp veggies like carrots and bell peppers. Customizable to your taste, this Macaroni Salad can easily adapt to any occasion while being quick to prepare in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 carrots (shredded)
- 1 green pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1/2 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water until cool. Allow it to fully drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta along with shredded carrots, green pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Toss until well coated in the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use high-quality mayonnaise for better flavor. For added nutrition and color, consider incorporating peas or corn. Adjust dressing ingredients if you prefer a sweeter or tangier salad.