MACARONI SALAD

Macaroni Salad is a classic favorite that’s perfect any day. This simple yet flavorful dish combines tender elbow macaroni, crunchy vegetables like carrots and celery, and the creaminess of hard-boiled eggs. Tossed in a tangy and creamy sauce made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a hint of Dijon mustard, every bite is delicious. Whether it’s a picnic, potluck, or weekday lunch, this salad will surely please everyone. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, it’s a go-to recipe that never fails to satisfy.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. red onion, finely diced

½ cup carrots, chopped

½ cup red bell pepper, diced

2 cups elbow macaroni

¼ cup celery, finely chopped

2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled & chopped

1 cup water

green onions for garnish

For The Sauce:

1 tsp. honey

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

¼ cup Greek yogurt

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 tsp white wine vinegar

Black pepper, to taste

Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil water in a pot over medium-high heat, cook macaroni according to package instructions until al Dante, and rinse with cold water.
2. Transfer the cooked macaroni to a medium bowl, add hard-boiled eggs, red bell pepper, carrots, red onion, and celery, and mix thoroughly.
3. Add mustard, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, white wine vinegar, pepper, and salt in a separate mixing bowl, and whisk until well combined.
4. Pour the sauce over the macaroni mixture and toss until evenly coated.
5. Garnish with chopped green onions and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Yield: 4

MACARONI SALAD

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Macaroni Salad is a classic favorite that's perfect any day. This simple yet flavorful dish combines tender elbow macaroni, crunchy vegetables like carrots and celery, and the creaminess of hard-boiled eggs. Tossed in a tangy and creamy sauce made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a hint of Dijon mustard, every bite is delicious.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. red onion, finely diced
• ½ cup carrots, chopped
• ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup celery, finely chopped
• 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled & chopped
• 1 cup water
• green onions for garnish

For The Sauce:

• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tsp white wine vinegar
• Black pepper, to taste
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Boil water in a pot over medium-high heat, cook macaroni according to package instructions until al Dante, and rinse with cold water.
2. Transfer the cooked macaroni to a medium bowl, add hard-boiled eggs, red bell pepper, carrots, red onion, and celery, and mix thoroughly.
3. Add mustard, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, white wine vinegar, pepper, and salt in a separate mixing bowl, and whisk until well combined.
4. Pour the sauce over the macaroni mixture and toss until evenly coated.
5. Garnish with chopped green onions and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 280Total Fat: 11gCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 10g