Description
A classic dish loved for its creamy texture and delicious flavor, perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- Your choice of dressing (mayonnaise or vinaigrette)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- Combine the chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, and cooled macaroni in a large bowl.
- Add your choice of dressing and mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley. Customize by adding other vegetables or cooked diced chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg