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Creamy Italian Macaroni Salad

Creamy Italian Macaroni Salad: A Perfect Summer Delight

Experience the refreshing flavors of Creamy Italian Macaroni Salad, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely diced.
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 1 cup Salami Optional; can substitute with mozzarella.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook elbow macaroni for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Italian dressing, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and toss gently until well coated.
  4. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and sliced black olives.
  5. If using, fold in salami or mozzarella gently into the salad.
  6. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
  8. Taste before serving and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is great for customization, incorporating different vegetables or proteins as desired.

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