Side dishe for 7
Macaroni Salad
$2.54for 420 minServes 7
Tender macaroni and crisp vegetables are coated in a creamy mustard dressing for a cool, tangy salad.
Photo: recipetineats.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 8.75 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $0.88Typical price |
 | Crackers, 0.5 oz$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.08Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.57Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.58Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.75$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.89Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.44 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesSummer
Typical price
$0.63 per serving$2.54 for 4
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Ingredients
- 250 g / 1/2 lb macaroni elbow pasta
- 1 1/2 tbsp cookie salt / kosher salt
- 1 cup celery
- 3/4 cup red capsicum / bell peppers
- 3/4 cup green onions
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup yoghurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Steps
- Boil the macaroni in salted water for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the macaroni and rinse it under cold water until cool.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, mustard, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir the celery, bell pepper, green onions, and carrot into the dressing.
- Fold in the cooled macaroni and chill the salad until ready to serve.
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