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Small Macaroni Salad
This Small Macaroni Salad is the perfect simple side for small get-togethers and dinners with friends!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 ounces (1cup) macaroni
- 1/4 cup (52g) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1 small green onion (diced, use green and white parts)
- 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to boil and cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool completely. Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking together too badly.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and whisk together until smooth. Add vegetables and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until pasta is cool.
- 3
Once pasta is cooled, stir pasta into the dressing. Serve and enjoy!