Summertime Macaroni Salad Recipes

SUMMER MACARONI SALAD

Summer Macaroni Salad image

When we grill, my mother asks me to make this summer pasta salad. To make it extra creamy, I like to keep a small amount of dressing separate and stir it in just before serving. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons water or 2% milk
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small sweet yellow, orange or red pepper, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar and seasonings until blended. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, peppers, onion and celery. Add 1 cup dressing; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing to add just before serving., To serve, stir in reserved dressing. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND TANGY SUMMER MACARONI SALAD

Sweet and Tangy Summer Macaroni Salad image

Quick and easy. Tastes best when it sits for a while before serving. I change up the veggies every time I make it, with whatever I have on hand. Carrots and celery work well.

Provided by tojo5

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cucumber, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

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, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water until macaroni is cooled.
Place macaroni into a large salad bowl and stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, and green onion.
Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika, and black pepper, stirring in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Pour dressing over macaroni and vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 325.1 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

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