Description
Funfetti Macaroni Salad is a colorful and delightful twist on the classic pasta salad, perfect for summer gatherings. This vibrant dish combines short pasta with fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy homemade dressing that balances tangy and sweet flavors. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. With customizable ingredients, you can tailor it to suit your taste preferences, making it a hit among both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces short-cut pasta (like Radiatore or Elbows)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full fat or avocado oil mayo)
- 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
- 3 teaspoons raw honey
- 1 clove roasted garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon fresh-cracked black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, mustard, honey, roasted garlic, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and cool in a large bowl for about 5 minutes.
- Combine cooled pasta with diced vegetables and half of the parsley in the bowl.
- Add dressing gradually until desired consistency is reached; mix well and garnish with remaining parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg