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Deliciously Sweet Macaroni Salad

Our deliciously sweet macaroni salad is perfectly balanced and a must-try for your next barbecue, picnic, or summer meal side.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
12 hours
Total Time12 hours 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Macaroni Salad, Sweet macaroni salad
Servings: 15 people
Calories: 424cal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • 5-quart stockpot
  • Measuring cups & spoons 
  • cutting board & chef's knife
  • grater
  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 (16) ounce package elbow macaroni
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 cup red and orange bell pepper chopped *can use green, red, yellow, or orange for sweetness.
  • ½ cup carrot chopped, or grated.
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 (14) ounce sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup vinegar *can use distilled, or cider variety
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. I usually add a teaspoon of salt to my water for one pound of pasta. Drain and rinse cooked pasta in cold water making sure there is no excess water left behind. Once pasta is drained, and cool to the touch, add it to a large mixing bowl.
    1 (16) ounce package elbow macaroni
  • Add vegetables, vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, spices, and mayo; mix thoroughly.
    1 medium red onion, 1 cup red and orange bell pepper, ½ cup carrot, 2 cups mayonnaise, 1 (14) ounce sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • Cover the pasta salad with an airtight lid, or double layers of plastic wrap and place in the refridgerator to allow the flavors to meld for at least 12 hours, but a full day is best!
  • Serve chilled

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 424cal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1119IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg