Sweet and Tangy Summer Macaroni Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Sweet and Tangy Summer Macaroni Salad
35 min.
10
191kcal

Suggestions


As the summer sun warms the days and the fresh produce bursts with flavor, there's nothing quite as satisfying as a refreshing Sweet and Tangy Summer Macaroni Salad. This delightful dish is not only vegetarian but also vegan and dairy-free, making it perfect for everyone gathered at your outdoor BBQs, picnics, or casual family gatherings. Packed with vibrant colors from crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and crunchy green bell peppers, each bite delivers a balance of creamy and tangy sensations that dance on your palate.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a generous serving for 10 people, making it an ideal side dish that complements grilled favorites or serves as a star-studded antipasti platter. The unique dressing combines the sweetness of white sugar and ketchup with a zesty kick from vinegar and paprika, creating a perfectly balanced sauce that brings all the ingredients together. This macaroni salad is not just a dish; it’s a celebration of summer flavors that can be enjoyed as a starter or a snack throughout the day.

Imagine taking a bite and being transported to sun-soaked picnics with friends and family, picnic blankets sprawled under shady trees. Indulge in the joy this Sweet and Tangy Summer Macaroni Salad brings to your table—it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser that prompts requests for seconds, and perhaps even thirds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3  cucumber chopped
  • cups elbow macaroni 
  • 0.5  bell pepper green seeded chopped
  •  green onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • 0.3 cup catsup 
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  tomatoes ripe chopped
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup vinegar 
  • 0.7 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse in cold water until macaroni is cooled.
  3. Place macaroni into a large salad bowl and stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, and green onion.
  4. Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika, and black pepper, stirring in a bowl until sugar has dissolved.
  5. Pour dressing over macaroni and vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories191kcal
Protein8.49%
Fat12.83%
Carbs78.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.21
Glycemic Load
9.62
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.578695634137%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.17mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:191.3kcal
9.57%
Fat:2.75g
4.24%
Saturated Fat:0.43g
2.67%
Carbohydrates:38.01g
12.67%
Net Carbohydrates:36.52g
13.28%
Sugar:16.7g
18.56%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:308.95mg
13.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.1g
8.2%
Selenium:17.89µg
25.56%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.08%
Vitamin C:8.95mg
10.85%
Vitamin K:9.93µg
9.45%
Vitamin A:384.12IU
7.68%
Phosphorus:65.07mg
6.51%
Fiber:1.48g
5.93%
Copper:0.12mg
5.8%
Magnesium:20.83mg
5.21%
Potassium:172.81mg
4.94%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.72%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.97%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.66%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.25%
Iron:0.57mg
3.17%
Folate:11.97µg
2.99%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.82%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.61%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.77%
Calcium:13.39mg
1.34%
Source:Allrecipes