RANCH MACARONI SALAD FOR KIDS

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An easy to make macaroni salad that your kids will eat! The key is to mince the veggies so they don't even know they are there. Of course, if your kids like their vegetables, double the dressing and go ahead and throw in some blanched broccoli.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Cheese

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked small shell pasta, about 4 oz
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, cut into quarters (about 4 oz)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, small dice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon buttermilk or 1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon green onion, minced fine
1 teaspoon celery, minced fine
1 teaspoon red radish, minced fine
1 teaspoon onion, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions, about 5 to 7 minutes, until barely al dente.
  • Drain well and put into a medium bowl.
  • Pour vinegar over pasta and stir to combine.
  • Let sit 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes until vinegar is absorbed and pasta has cooled.
  • Add pepperoni and cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, buttermilk, green onion, celery, radish, and onion, and garlic.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour over pasta mixture and gently stir to combine.

Bimbola Fadamiro
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is perfect and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.


Md rabbi Md rabbi
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This macaroni salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy dressing and the colorful vegetables.


Desiree Foley
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise, so I was hesitant to try this recipe. But I'm so glad I did! The ranch dressing is so flavorful and creamy, and it doesn't taste like mayonnaise at all.


Tiesha Forrest
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This macaroni salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and it will still taste great.


Aida Amiri
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I love that this macaroni salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Reay Lifefunny
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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Tarek Jaber
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I've never been a big fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The ranch dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Fergie Carol
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This macaroni salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit at parties.


Yashwa Wilson
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I made this macaroni salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Issac Mazio
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This macaroni salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


AsrafulasrafulAdl Asrafulasraful
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I was a bit skeptical about using ranch dressing in a macaroni salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. The dressing was tangy and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the macaroni and vegetables.


Eriq Lamela
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I've made this macaroni salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for potlucks or picnics.


Sina Gebremeskel
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This macaroni salad was a hit with my kids! They loved the creamy ranch dressing and the colorful vegetables.


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