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Delicious Summer Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes Recipe

Delicious Summer Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes Recipe

This Delicious Summer Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes Recipe is a refreshing side perfect for summer gatherings, featuring macaroni, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 0.5 lb uncooked elbow macaroni

Vegetables

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved and deseeded
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.25 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

Dressing

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain well and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
  • In a spacious mixing bowl, mix the cooled macaroni with the halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, celery, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion.
  • Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed ingredients and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to chill thoroughly. Stir well before serving.

Notes

For optimal texture, seed the cucumbers to reduce moisture in the salad. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. For a lighter version, use low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword BBQ side dish, macaroni salad, refreshing salad, summer salad, Vegetarian
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