MACARONI SALAD
A family favorite! The best tangy macaroni salad with an oil, vinegar, and ketchup dressing your kids will love.
Provided by Stacie
Categories Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, add macaroni, tomatoes, green onions, cucumber and green pepper. Stir to combine.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together sugar, extra virgin olive oil, ketchup, white vinegar, salt, pepper and paprika. Pour dressing over veggies and macaroni and stir.
- Refrigerate before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 bowl, Sodium 286 milligrams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
MEXICAN INSPIRED NO-MAYO MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD
First this is a much healthier and lighter version of traditional mayo based macaroni salads. This is such a nice salad for summer BBQ's, pot-lucks, even just dinner with the family. It is not spicy, but has a slight Mexican flair. Sour cream, spices and chopped peppers make this a great salad. I actually have 2 versions of this. I have added some sliced black olives and used Monterey Jack cheese, but my favorite is no olives and a good sharp Cheddar. Serve this with some spicy grilled chicken, burgers, steaks, hot dogs, etc. It is just a nice side dish.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Healthy
Time 30m
Yield 4-8 , 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Dressing -- In a small bowl, add the salsa, sour cream, lime juice and zest, cilantro, cumin, pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate. NOTE: I start out with 1/2 cup salsa, and 6 tablespoons of sour cream. You can always add more once you dress the salad.
- Pasta -- Simply cook in good salted water according to package directions.
- Vegetables -- In a large bowl, add the chopped green and red pepper, onion and scallions.
- Toss -- Once the past is done, drain and this is one time where I actually rinse my pasta under cold water. Drain well. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and add the dressing and the cheese. Toss well. You can add a bit more sour cream and salsa if necessary. Taste for seasoning and add any more salt and pepper if needed. And remember - this is not a creamy mayo type of salad. This is a healthier light version so there is not as much dressing.
- Serve -- ENJOY!
POLYNESIAN-INSPIRED MACARONI SALAD
I have always loved SPAM, so I decided to combine it with pineapple to make this Polynesian-inspired macaroni salad recipe. It reminds me of vacationing in Hawaii. -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook Spam until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, red pepper, water chestnuts, cooled Spam and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD
The vinegar and cheese help to make this a unique macaroni salad.
Provided by Sally Dickson
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta and vinegar. Mix well and allow to sit 15-20 minutes.
- Add cheese, peppers, celery, green onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 354.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GRECIAN-INSPIRED MACARONI SALAD
I love all Grecian flavors and tried adding them to a macaroni salad. Toss in whatever olives you can find; personally, I love kalamata olives. -Brigette Schroeder, Yorkville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, oregano, zest, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine feta, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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