Homemade Macaroni Salad
Filling and inexpensive, Macaroni Salad is a great way to add more fresh veggies to your day. Choose your favorite seasonal offerings from the farmers market, grocery store or backyard garden and toss them with a box of cooked pasta and a simple homemade dressing.
Makes: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow pasta
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup kale, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, onion powder, salt and pepper until combined.
- Fold in the cooked pasta, green onions, peppers and kale until pasta is completely coated. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Tips & Notes
Money-Saving Tips:
- Store-brand macaroni costs about $1 per 8 ounces.
- This simple and filling salad is easy to customize. Feel free to add or substitute veggies with what you already have on hand in your fridge or garden to enhance this quick side dish.
- Kale bought in a bulk bag is very inexpensive and adds color, flavor and fiber.
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