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Classic Pasta Salad with Mayo

Classic Pasta Salad with Mayo: Your Perfect Picnic Companion

This Classic Pasta Salad with Mayo is a creamy and customizable dish perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 cup Elbow Macaroni Can substitute with rotini or shells.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard works in a pinch.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 Celery Stalk Chopped.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 Red Onion Diced.
  • 3 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish Chopped dill pickles can be substituted.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook a large pot of salted water until boiling, add macaroni, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Fold the cooled macaroni into the dressing and add bell pepper, celery, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pickle relish.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with proteins or other vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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