This healthy macaroni salad with less sugar and whole wheat noodles is a wholesome treat for the entire family.
Prep
19 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
4 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
0.33 cups white sugar
0.25 cups distilled white vinegar
2.5 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1.5 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 large onion
, chopped
1 green bell pepper
, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper
, seeded and chopped
2 stalks celery
, chopped
0.25 cups grated carrot
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
, Optional
Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2
Mix together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in macaroni, onion, bell peppers, celery, carrot, and pimento peppers until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
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