Healthier Classic Macaroni Salad

This healthy macaroni salad is a classic picnic dish made wholesome with 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 tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 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.