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Honey Dijon Macaroni Salad
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4.92 from 12 votes

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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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)
  • 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: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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