MACARONI GARDEN SALAD

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Bonnie Sturgeon of Berwick, New Brunswick enjoys making this delightful salad during the summer. Tomato, cucumber and sweet red pepper are tossed with macaroni and herbs, then coated in a creamy fat-free mayonnaise dressing. Serve it as a light lunch or as a side dish with your favorite meat for supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the macaroni, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, basil and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Pour over macaroni mixture and stir until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

muhammad fayyaz
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is perfect.


Fiza Dilber
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Goma Kc
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I'm always looking for new macaroni salad recipes, and this one is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Renos Achilleos
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Sadiq Hidayat
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. I think I might have forgotten to add the dressing.


Duhoki Duhoki
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This is the best macaroni salad recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Dipak Bharati
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is perfect.


abdulrehman humayun
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Kyler Farts
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I'm always looking for new macaroni salad recipes, and this one is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tania Raj
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Eudora Heath
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much dressing.


Awais Jani
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This is the best macaroni salad recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Hamar Hassen
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with some more herbs or spices.


Ja'niya Brawley
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This salad was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.


Queen Shelynor
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is perfect.


Emerson Hilbert
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


pasisi o ngo
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Azan Khan
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This salad is so refreshing and perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Isaac The funny guy
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always on hand. I love that it's a healthy and delicious way to get my veggies in.


Riyad Berrichi
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This macaroni garden salad was a hit at our summer potluck! The combination of crisp vegetables, tender pasta, and tangy dressing was refreshing and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of fresh herbs, which gave the salad a nice burst of flavo