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Easy no mayo macaroni salad with colorful veggies and dressing.

Quick Macaroni Salad No Mayo

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A light and refreshing macaroni salad perfect for summer picnics, family barbecues, and light lunches without the heaviness of mayonnaise.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 pound cooked elbow pasta, drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
  • 6 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup, any color)
  • 4 to 5 stalks celery, diced
  • 0.25 small red onion, diced (about 0.25 cup)
  • 0.33 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

Prepare Dressing
  1. In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and vinegar. Whisk or shake until well combined.
  2. Then, add the olive oil and whisk or shake again until mixed thoroughly.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and parsley.
Dress and Mix
  1. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and stir to combine well.
Chill Before Serving
  1. For the best flavor, allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a delightful crunch, add diced cucumbers or radishes. A dash of lemon juice can elevate the flavors. Adjust the salt according to taste, especially if using salted ingredients like olives or feta cheese.

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