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Healthier Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

Recipe by: MakeItHealthy

"Making this salad with less sugar and whole wheat noodles makes it a healthy treat for the entire family."
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Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook10 m
  • Ready In4 h 30 m
  • 1Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • 2Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, pimentos, and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, before serving.
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Ingredients
  • 10 servings
  • 281 cals
  • 4 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    281
    14%
  • Fat:
    18
    28%
  • Carbs:
    28.1
    9%
  • Protein:
    4.2
    8%
  • Cholesterol:
    8
    3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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