Spicy Macaroni Salad
Spicy Macaroni Salad is a pasta side dish all dressed up. Adding fresh veggies and a little heat make it something fun, tasty and new.
Servings 8
Calories 327kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz package of uncooked Elbow macaroni
- 3 teaspoons Salt divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped Red Onion
- 1 cup chopped Red Bell Pepper
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup Mayo
- 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
Instructions
- Boil pasta in large saucepan with 1 teaspoon of salt for about 9 minutes. Just until tender but not overdone. Drain and rinse in cool water. Place pasta in a large bowl with onions, bell pepper and celery. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well to keep from sticking.
- In a smaller bowl, mix 2 teaspoons salt, one tablespoon olive oil, paprika, cayenne, pepper, mustard, lemon juice, mayo, balsamic vinegar and hot sauce. Mix well.
- Pour dressing over Pasta veggie mix and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition(All values are estimates only)
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1042mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g