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Crunchy and delicious chopped vegetables mixed into macaroni coated in Italian dressing in a small white bowl.
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Grandma's Macaroni Salad

Packed with crisp veggies, this cold Macaroni Salad skips the mayo and surprises guests with a flavorful Italian dressing.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Macaroni Salad with Italian Dressing
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 278kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 ounces radishes thinly sliced and chopped
  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 1 cup celery sliced
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 16 ounce bottle Italian dressing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Drain well and pour into a large mixing bowl. Add Italian dressing, salt, pepper and sugar. Mix well.
  • Add chopped vegetables and stir well.
  • Cover and chill for at least an hour. Stir well before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1861IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg