Healthier Classic Macaroni Salad

A classic picnic salad, this version is made healthier using whole wheat macaroni and less sugar.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup grated carrot
• 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2.5 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.

Step 2

Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, pimentos, and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, before serving.