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Creamy macaroni pasta salad with vegetables and herbs.

Instant Pot Macaroni Salad

Diana
With sweet pickles and loads of crunchy veggies, this macaroni salad is a crowd pleaser. 
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 528
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Course Pasta Salad, Summer Food
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 cup celery, diced
  • 1/3 cup sweet pickles, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 ounces pimientos, diced, drained

For the Dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne, optional for spicy version
  • Fresh chopped chives or parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta: Put the macaroni in the Instant Pot with 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Lock the lid in place, choose high pressure or manual cook, and set the timer for 3 minutes. It will take approximately 6 to 8 minutes to come to pressure. When it stops cooking, wait 2 minutes and then do a quick release.
    Boiled small pasta in a silver pot on wood surface.
  • Cool the pasta: Transfer the macaroni to a bowl and let it cool.
  • Add the vegetables: Add the celery, sweet pickles, onion, and pimientos, and toss to combine.
    Diced celery, pickles, red bell peppers, and macaroni in a glass bowl.
  • Dress the salad: Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk to blend. Add the dressing to the salad ingredients and stir until well combined. Transfer the salad to the fridge and let it chill for at least 1 hour to develop the flavors.
    Creamy macaroni salad with chopped vegetables in a glass bowl.
  • Serve: Transfer the macaroni salad to a serving bowl. Enjoy!
    Creamy macaroni salad with chopped vegetables and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 9gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 633mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 965IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword cookout food, macaroni salad, summer food
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