Fresh Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box (16 Oz. Box) Pasta (Macaroni Or Cavatapi Are My Favorite); 2 whole Eggs; 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper (diced Small); 2 whole Medium Tomatoes (diced Small); 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced Small; 1 whole Cucumber (Seeded And Diced Small); 1/4 cups Mayonnaise; 1/2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 1 dash Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons Dry Mustard; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder (not Salt!); 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 blocks (8 Oz. Block) Cheddar, Diced Small (optional)

Servings: persons

1 box (16 Oz. Box) Pasta (Macaroni Or Cavatapi Are My Favorite)
2 whole Eggs
1 whole Orange Bell Pepper (diced Small)
2 whole Medium Tomatoes (diced Small)
1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced Small
1 whole Cucumber (Seeded And Diced Small)
1/4 cups Mayonnaise
1/2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 dash Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons Dry Mustard
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder (not Salt!)
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 blocks (8 Oz. Block) Cheddar, Diced Small (optional)

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1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box (usually for around 12-15 minutes).
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2. Place eggs in the water and bring to a boil for 8-12 minutes.
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3. Chop bell pepper, tomato, onion, and cucumber to roughly the same size while pasta/eggs are cooking.
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4. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water. Shake to dry and place over a bowl in the fridge for a few minutes while you peel the eggs. Place the yolks (whole) into a bowl with the chopped vegetables. Chop the egg whites and add to the bowl. Add the pasta.
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5. Top with mayonaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder, and chili powder. Mix well to coat. Adjust seasonings to desired taste. Add in diced cheese at the end (if desired).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box (16 Oz. Box) Pasta (Macaroni Or Cavatapi Are My Favorite), 2 whole Eggs, 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper (diced Small), 2 whole Medium Tomatoes (diced Small), and more.

Yes, Fresh Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fresh Macaroni Salad

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