Honey Mustard Macaroni Salad
This honey mustard macaroni salad recipe is the perfect picnic side, pot luck dish, or salad for your summer BBQ. Its a little savory, a little sweet, and loaded with cooked past & fresh vegetables for a bright crunch.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 278kcal
Cost: $3
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 lb macaroni (gluten free)
- 2 carrots finely chopped
- 3 stalks celery finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons prepared relish sweet or dill
For the Dressing
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 3 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and add cooked macaroni to a large mixing bowl.
- To the macaroni, add the chopped carrots, celery, bell pepper, and relish.
For the Honey Mustard Dressing
- In a mason jar, add all ingredients together, seal with an airtight lid, and shake well to combine. Pour dressing over the macaroni and stir well to combine all ingredients. Enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions and Variations
- Instead of mayonnaise in the dressing, you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream. Use a low or non-fat version for a lighter dressing.
- Add other veggies if you prefer - peas, chopped broccoli florets, or snap peas.
- Swap macaroni noodles for another small pasta of your choice. Ditalini, small shells, or orzo would all make great substitutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3090IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg