Macaroni Salad Side Dish Recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg (16oz) elbow macaroni
1 c reduced-fat may
3-4 tbsp water or 2% milk
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1 ½ tsp salt
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp pepper
1 small sweet yellow, orange, or red pepper, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped-I used red onion
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
2. In a small bowl, mix mayo, water, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings until blended. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, peppers, onion, and celery. Add 1 cup dressing; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered for 2 hours or until cold. Cover and refrigerate the remaining dressing to add just before serving.
3. To serve, stir in reserved dressing and sprinkle with parsley.

 

Another perfect cookout recipe. It reminds me of get-togethers when I was younger! This goes great with a nice Johnsonville brat on a hard roll! MMMMMMMMM.