Warm Pasta Salad

Warm Pasta Salad

from simplylakita.com
25 min

This Warm Pasta Salad is a savory, quick, and delicious side dish. It's packed with vegetables and easy to make using a few simple ingredients. Make a bowl to share with the family today.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated fresh carrot
  • 3 tablespoons onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons pickle relish
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Begin this recipe by chopping/grating up the fresh onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Cook the 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni in a large saucepan according to the package instructions and drain off all the water once finished. Transfer the cooked pasta to a separate large bowl. 

  3. 3

    To the same large mixing bowl while the pasta is still warm, gently stir in the 1/2 cup carrot, 3 tablespoons onion, 1 stalk celery, 3 tablespoons pickle relish, and 2/3 cup mayonnaise.

  4. 4

    Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper before stirring to thoroughly distribute.

  5. 5

    Serve the macaroni salad immediately while it is still warm. Enjoy!

  6. 6

    Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, simply serve cold straight from the fridge.