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Healthy Macaroni Salad

Healthy Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup finely diced celery
  • 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water, and shake dry.
  2. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add cooled pasta, celery, bell pepper, carrot, red onion, and dill to the bowl. Fold until evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Stir well, taste for seasoning, and serve cold.

Notes

Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld. If making a day ahead, hold back a little dressing and stir it in right before serving, as the pasta absorbs moisture. This salad tastes best cold but not ice cold, let it sit out for 10 minutes if you can.