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Macaroni Salad Outstanding and Loaded
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Macaroni Salad ~ Outstanding and Loaded

Take your classic Macaroni Salad and amp it up with a creamy, dreamy dressing just LOADED with crunchy and colorful veggies that everyone will beg for more!
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

  • 1-½ cups mayonnaise preferably Hellmann's, Blue Plate, or Miracle Whip
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 cloves of fresh garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar or to taste
  • 2 tsp. salt freshly cracked sea salt, preferably
  • 2 tsp. black pepper cracked black pepper, preferably
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar white, apple cider, or champagne vinegar
  • 1 cup finely diced carrots 3 large carrots, peeled
  • 1 cup finely diced celery 2 - 3 stalks
  • 1 large red pepper finely diced
  • 1 large green pepper finely diced
  • 1 red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup medium to sharp cheddar cheese finely diced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil

For the Pasta:

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
  • Add pasta and cook until al dente, no more than 5 minutes.
  • While the water is boiling, make the dressing.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients (see photos):

  • After the pasta has cooked for 5 minutes, drain the noodles well and rinse with cold water to stop the pasta from cooking.
  • Add the dressing and season to taste with additional salt, pepper, onion powder, and/or sugar (see photos).

Serve and ENJOY!

  • BUON APPETITO!
  • xo ~ Roz

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g