Sweet and Tangy Summer Macaroni Salad

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Quick and easy. Tastes best when it sits for a while before serving. I change up the veggies every time I make it, with whatever I have on hand. Carrots and celery work well.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni

  • 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped

  • ½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • ¼ cucumber, chopped

  • 1 green onion, chopped

  • cup white sugar

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • cup ketchup

  • ¼ cup vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water until macaroni is cooled.

  2. Place macaroni into a large salad bowl and stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, and green onion.

  3. Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika, and black pepper, stirring in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Pour dressing over macaroni and vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

244 Calories
12g Fat
33g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 10mg 12%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 179mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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