Fast Easy Delicious Macaroni Salad Even Your Kids Will Love

Whip up a crowd-pleasing dish with this **Fast Easy Delicious Macaroni Salad Even Your Kids Will Love**, a creamy and colorful side that's perfect for busy weeknights, summer barbecues, or lunchboxes. Featuring tender elbow macaroni tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this recipe is both flavorful and kid-approved. Fresh vegetables like shredded carrots, diced celery, and sweet peas add a delightful crunch, while chunks of mild cheddar cheese make every bite irresistible. Ready in just 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this macaroni salad comes together effortlessly and tastes even better after chilling in the fridge. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and watch even the pickiest eaters clean their plates!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Elbow macaroni
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Shredded carrot
• 0.5 cup Diced celery
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
• 0.5 cup Chopped mild cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (approximately 8-10 minutes). Drain the macaroni and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl of dressing along with the shredded carrot, diced celery, thawed peas, and cheddar cheese. Gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your fast, easy, and delicious macaroni salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(794.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2352.2

Total Fat 135.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 252.0mg	0%
Sodium 2692.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 71.5g	0%

Vitamin D 25.6IU	0%
Calcium 1030.3mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 954.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 35.9%