Creamy Macaroni Salad ek classic aur dilchasp thanda pasta salad hai jo har dawat, picnic, ya family get-together ka star ban sakta hai. Yeh salad soft aur perfectly cooked elbow macaroni ko crisp, rang birangi sabziyon — jaise ke bell peppers, piyaz, aur celery — ke saath mix karta hai, jisse har bite mein texture aur flavor ka zabardast combination milta hai.
Iska dressing is dish ka real hero hai: ek rich, ultra-creamy blend jo mayonnaise, halka meetha sugar, tangy red wine vinegar, aur subtle garlic flavor se tayar hota hai. Yeh balance karta hai meethas aur khattas ka — na zyada tangy, na zyada meetha, bilkul perfect!
Ingredients
1 (16 oz) package elbow macaroni
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3–4 Tbsp water or 2% milk
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
1½ tsp salt
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
1 small sweet yellow, orange, or red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions until tender. Drain well, rinse under cold water to cool it down, and drain again completely.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, water (or 2% milk), red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled macaroni, chopped sweet pepper, green pepper, onion, and celery. Pour in 1 cup of the prepared dressing and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for about 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Store the remaining dressing separately in the refrigerator.
Step 5
Just before serving, stir in the reserved dressing to refresh the creaminess. Sprinkle the top with freshly minced parsley for color and flavor.
- Nutrition Info
Nutrition Info (per ¾ cup serving)
Calories: 160
Fat: 6g (1g saturated)
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 320mg
Carbohydrates: 24g (3g sugars, 1g fiber)
Protein: 4g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1½ starch, 1 fat
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