Light Macaroni Ring Salad

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A refreshing pasta salad with sweet peas, creamy dressing, and hard‑boiled eggs—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small box macaroni rings
  • 1 can peas (small), drained
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 hard‑boiled eggs, diced
  • 1/2 cup salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon light cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni rings according to package instructions.
  2. Drain and cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped onion, drained peas, and diced hard‑boiled eggs.
  4. Whisk together salad dressing, a splash of light cream or milk, vinegar, and sugar until smooth, then pour over the pasta mixture.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, toss gently to coat.
  6. Chill the salad thoroughly before serving.
  7. Optional: garnish with tomato wedges or additional sliced eggs for a colorful presentation.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

308 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 14.1g 18% DV
Carbs 41.9g 15% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10087.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 309.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 65.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 104.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15% DV
Calcium 90.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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