For me, deli style macaroni salad just screams “HELLO SUMMER!”
It’s hard not to imagine summer barbecues and lounging by the pool when I’m making (and eating) this delish mac salad. I’m partial to a sweet, tangy, creamy, deli style macaroni salads, and this one definitely hits the spot! It’s perfect to take on your next picnic, serve at a BBQ or enjoy on a hot summer’s night.
3/4 pounds of dry macaroni pasta
1 cup lowfat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons agave nectar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons chopped sweet gherkins or pickle relish
Cook the macaroni as per the directions on the box, in salty water. Drain and rinse the macaroni until it’s cooled. Place the macaroni in a bowl, then cover and refrigerate it for 2-3 hours, until it’s nice and cold.
While the macaroni cools, mix up the dressing by combining the mayo, mustard, vinegar, agave, and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the dressing, until you’re ready to serve.
When you’re ready to serve, combine the macaroni with the sauce, and then add in the grated carrots and chopped pickles.
Combine, then serve immediately.
Deli-Style Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb dry macaroni pasta
- 1 cup lowfat mayo
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles or pickle relish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the macaroni as per the directions on the box, in heavily salted water. Drain and rinse the macaroni until it's cooled. Place the macaroni in a bowl, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, until it's very cold.
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While the macaroni cools, mix up the dressing by combining the mayo, mustard, vinegar, agave, and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the dressing, until you're ready to serve.
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When you're ready to serve, combine the macaroni with the sauce, and then add in the grated carrots and chopped pickles. Combine, then serve immediately.
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What is agave nectar?
It’s a natural sweetener, it’s available in most supermarkets. You can substitute with honey.