If you’re looking to mix up your pasta salad game this summer, I have just the recipe. This Honey Mustard Macaroni Salad is a welcome twist on the original, that is bound to have you going back for seconds. We’re taking everything we love about traditional macaroni salad and adding a sweet and tangy dressing to the mix. It pairs perfectly with those burgers and dogs served up at a cookout or packed along with picnic fixings.

Honey Mustard Pasta Salad

Yield(s): Serves 8
15m prep time
1h inactive

Ingredients

• 16 oz elbow macaroni pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 green onions, diced
• 1 1/2 cups mayo
• 2/3 cup honey mustard
• 2/3 cup sweet pickle relish
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Recommended: cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Add cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add celery, bell pepper, and green onion, then mix to incorporate.
In a small bowl, mix together mayo, honey mustard, relish, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.