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Warm Pasta Salad

This Warm Pasta Salad is a savory, quick, and delicious side dish. It's packed with vegetables and easy to make using a few simple ingredients. Make a bowl to share with the family today.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: warm macaroni salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 291kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni pasta
  • ½ cup grated fresh carrot
  • 3 tablespoons onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons pickle relish
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Begin this recipe by chopping/grating up the fresh onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces.
  • Cook the 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni in a large saucepan according to the package instructions and drain off all the water once finished. Transfer the cooked pasta to a separate large bowl. 
  • To the same large mixing bowl while the pasta is still warm, gently stir in the ½ cup carrot, 3 tablespoons onion, 1 stalk celery, 3 tablespoons pickle relish, and ⅔ cup mayonnaise.
  • Add ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper before stirring to thoroughly distribute.
  • Serve the macaroni salad immediately while it is still warm. Enjoy!
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, simply serve cold straight from the fridge.

Notes

  • Be sure not to overcook the elbow macaroni pasta, it should be cooked to al dente. 
  • May use any mayonnaise that you prefer, including vegan mayonnaise to make this a vegan side dish. 
  • This macaroni salad can be served cold for a cold pasta salad. Simply prepare in advance and store in the refrigerator before serving. 
  • Season with salt and ground black pepper to your level of preference. Use more or less as needed. 

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1381IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg