3 Ingredient Macaroni Salad Recipe
3 Ingredient Macaroni Salad with pasta, bagged veggie mix, and Italian dressing. Easiest pasta salad ever!
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni small shells, or bowties work too
- 12 ounces vegetable stir fry mix or broccoli slaw mix
- 6 ounces Italian dressing or favorite one
Instructions
- Cook the pasta noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse in cold water, and set aside.
- Open the bag of slaw and chop into smaller pieces if the vegetables are too large.
- In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta and chopped slaw. Toss to combine.
- Add the dressing and toss to coat.
- Chill and serve.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente so it doesn't get mushy when mixed with dressing.
- Rinse cooked pasta under cold water to stop cooking and cool it quickly.
- Chop large veggie pieces smaller so they distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- Use bagged pre-chopped veggies to save time. That's the whole point of this recipe!
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving so flavors meld together.
- Stir before serving and add extra dressing if it looks dry.
- Add crunchy toppings right before serving so they stay crispy.
- Keep refrigerated until serving, especially at outdoor events in warm weather.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
