Deb's Creamy Macaroni Salad
Deb's Mac Salad combines tender macaroni with crisp green bell pepper, grated carrot, and chopped onion for a fresh, colorful bite. Mayonnaise and ranch-style dressing create a creamy, tangy coating that brings the vegetables and pasta together, making it a fitting side for picnics, barbecues, or casual lunches.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Deb's Creamy Macaroni Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 62
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Rinse with cold water and place in a large bowl.
- 2
Add onion, pepper, and carrot to the bowl with the pasta. Toss with mayonnaise and ranch-style dressing. Adjust the mayonnaise and dressing to taste. Serve.
- 3
Rinse with cold water and place in a large bowl.
- 4
Add the onion, pepper, and carrot to the bowl with the pasta.
- 5
Toss with the mayonnaise and ranch-style dressing.
- 6
Adjust the mayonnaise and dressing to taste.
- 7
Serve.
- Calories 574.95 kcal High 29%
- Protein 15.13 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 88.78 g 32%
- Total Fat 19.74 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 2.62 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.23 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 314.76 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 8.34 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 9.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.95 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 41.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.41 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 848.79 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 78.99 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 7.03 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Deb's Creamy Macaroni Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Green Bell Pepper, Macaroni, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 574.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Deb's Creamy Macaroni Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Deb's Creamy Macaroni Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Green Bell Pepper, Macaroni, Mayonnaise, Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Deb's Creamy Macaroni Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 574.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Deb's Creamy Macaroni Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Deb's Creamy Macaroni Salad healthy?
- Deb's Creamy Macaroni Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 574.95 calories and 15.13 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 314.76 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.62 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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