Honey Dijon Macaroni Salad
Creamy honey dijon macaroni pasta salad! Forget all of your past notions of what a macaroni salad should be - this fun new twist on an old classic will leave you craving more!
Servings:8 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces macaroni pasta, cooked according to package's instructions
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mayo, (I used reduced fat but any will work)
- ⅓ cup dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- optional: 1/2 cup grated/shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine cooked pasta (cooled to room temperature), peas, peppers, and onions and stir well.
- In a small bowl whisk together Italian seasoning, mayo, dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add mayo mixture to pasta bowl and mix to coat well. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving. Optional: sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
Pro tip: make ahead, cover tightly, and store in fridge up to 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 413 kcal, Carbohydrates: 46 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 22 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 12 mg, Sodium: 882 mg, Potassium: 215 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 12 g, Vitamin A: 409 IU, Vitamin C: 17 mg, Calcium: 37 mg, Iron: 1 mg