Description
This is the macaroni salad that is just like my Grandma Sally's. A creamy dressing, some crunchy veggies and pasta make it pure comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound small pasta, like ditalini or macaroni
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup grated red cabbage
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- ¼ cup milk
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool down. Drain well and pour into a large bowl
- Combine the cucumber, red bell pepper, carrots and cabbage. Mix until combined and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Whisk until smooth and well-combined. Pour over the pasta and vegetables. Stir well, folding in the dressing.
- Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Keywords: Pasta salad