Description
A comforting and easy bog mac pasta salad perfect for gatherings or a simple meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces macaroni pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute any pasta shape you prefer.
- For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Add cooked chicken or tuna for extra protein.
- Feel free to include any other vegetables you enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: bog mac pasta salad, pasta salad, easy salad recipe