Description
A lighter, healthier twist on traditional macaroni salad using Greek yogurt for creaminess and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni or any short-shaped pasta
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup pickles or relish
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced celery, red bell pepper, carrots, red onion, pickles, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Fold in the cooled macaroni until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
For added crunch, feel free to add extra veggies like peas. If the salad thickens after refrigerating, stir in a little water or lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg