Best 5 Honey Mustard Macaroni Salad Recipes
Honey mustard macaroni salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. The creamy honey mustard dressing coats the macaroni and vegetables, creating a flavorful and satisfying salad. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this classic macaroni salad at home.
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HONEY-MUSTARD MACARONI SALAD
This is a family recipe for mac salad that was made for all holidays, cookouts, or family get-togethers. Traditional, simple, quick, and feeds a crowd. Add more mayonnaise if salad seems too dry.
Provided by Brandi Rose
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water until chilled. Transfer macaroni to a large salad bowl.
- Toss pasta with hard-cooked eggs, onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Whisk mayonnaise, milk, pickle relish, and honey mustard in a bowl and pour dressing over the salad; mix well and season with sea salt and ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 464.9 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, mix the honey, mustard, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a dish and pour the marinade over the chicken, reserving half for later.
- Flip the chicken thighs over, fully covering them in the marinade.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and place the chicken thighs in the pan.
- Cook for five minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Wipe the pan clean and place back on the heat.
- Add the chopped bacon to the pan and cook until crispy, about ten minutes.
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Add three tablespoons of water to the reserved marinade and stir to combine.
- Slice the chicken into strips.
- Add the romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cooked bacon, and chicken to a bowl and drizzle with the remaining honey mustard dressing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 31 grams
HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN PASTA
This tasty pasta dish is a great way of using up your leftover chicken
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dinner, Pasta
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the pasta, then cool under running water. Mix the mayo, mustard and honey in a large bowl and loosen with a little water to make a dressing the consistency of double cream. Add the pasta, chicken, onions, basil and tomatoes, season to taste, then gently mix together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.55 milligram of sodium
HONEY MUSTARD PASTA SALAD
This is a one dish meal that will work with ham or chicken, and can be expanded. Broccoli could also be used. Cooking is a creative sport.
Provided by Bill Hilbrich
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in 2 quarts of salted boiling water until done to taste (for me, 8 minutes is right).
- While pasta is cooking, add mustard, honey, vinegar, pepper, and garlic to the bottom of a serving dish.
- Add hot drained cooked pasta, ham, and tomatoes to the dish and toss until coated by the dressing.
- Top with cheddar cheese.
HONEY-MUSTARD SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash and dry greens.
- Mix vinegar and mustard in serving bowl. Toss with greens.
Tips:
- Use high-quality macaroni. The type of macaroni you use will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for a pasta that is made with durum wheat and has a firm texture.
- Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Prepare the mustard sauce ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can make the sauce up to 3 days in advance.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the salad. Some good options include celery, carrots, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Don't overcrowd the salad. When you are adding the macaroni and vegetables to the sauce, be sure to leave some room so that the flavors can circulate. An overcrowded salad will be difficult to mix and the flavors will not be as well-distributed.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will help to firm up the macaroni and make the flavors more pronounced. You can chill the salad for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Conclusion:
Mustard macaroni salad is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious mustard macaroni salad that will be enjoyed by everyone.
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