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July’s Recipe of the Month – Healthy Summer Side American Macaroni Salad

By July 3, 2014October 25th, 2019Uncategorized

 American Macaroni Salad

 

  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cook: 10 min
  • Yield:6 servings
  • Level: Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
  • 1/3 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional)
  • 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato, if using. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving

Calories 286. Total Fat 16.5 g. Saturated Fat 3 g. Protein 5 g. Total Carbohydrates. 28 g. Sugar 3 g. Fiber 1 g. Cholesterol 10 mg. Sodium 292 mg.

Recipe Courtesy of FoodNetwork.com