Loaded Macaroni Salad Recipe
This macaroni salad recipe is loaded with goodness. The perfectly creamy dressing over lots of flavors and textures. It is truly a LOADED macaroni salad!
Servings: 16
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped into quarters (1-½ c chopped)
- ⅔ cup black and green olives, chopped
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy then crumbled
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1-½ cups cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 whole avocado, chopped
- ½ cup scallions, chopped
- 20 large leaves of basil, torn into small pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by boiling your pasta in salted water. Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain it and allow it to cool while you’re assembling all the other ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Mix well with a spoon, then add mustard and vinegar and mix well again.
- Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Add salt and pepper, and taste. Then, add remaining ingredients and toss well with a large wooden spoon. Allow to chill in the fridge for a hour or so before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 82mg