Quick Macaroni Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.—Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado
Quick Macaroni Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas
  • 1/3 cup cubed cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon diced pimientos
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in macaroni and peas. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 276 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.