This macaroni salad recipe features elbow macaroni, peas, red bell pepper, and a creamy, tangy dressing with mayo and Greek yogurt. Perfect for gatherings!
Author:Eliana Recipes
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
½ pound pasta (elbow macaroni or other)
1 cup frozen peas
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 carrot, grated
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, thinly sliced
½ cup dill pickles, chopped
Macaroni Salad Dressing:
½ cup vegan mayo or regular mayo
½ cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, peas, bell pepper, carrot, red onion, celery, and dill pickles.
In a separate bowl, mix together mayo, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For a creamier salad, use more mayo or yogurt.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.