Best Elbow Macaroni And Kidney Bean Salad Recipes

ELBOW MACARONI AND SAUSAGE SALAD

Elbow Macaroni and Sausage Salad image

This was adapted into a vegetarian version of a recipe from CREAMETTES. I have tried serveral different vegetarian style sauages - keilbasa, Italtian style. I like vegetarian chorizo style best. Served room temp or chilled.

Provided by Kathy W

Categories Salads

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 box elbow macaroni (1 lb), cooked according to package directions, rinsed in cold water and drained well.
1 pkg sausage, cooked according to package directions, cooled and sliced in rounds
1 can(s) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
DRESSING
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1/2 c vegetable oil
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano
generous pinch sugar (optional)

Steps:

1. Combine macaroni, kidney beans, sausage and onion in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, blend together oil, parsley, vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic and sugar. Adjust seasoning.
3. Pour over macaroni mixture and mix well.
4. Chill and serve.

EASY ELBOW MACARONI SALAD

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Can be made ahead, kid friendly, quick and easy. I got this from a pasta website. Nice to make for a BBQ or summer side dish. It's a crowd pleaser! For a full 1 lb. (16 oz.)box of pasta, just double the recipe. I usually make this with regular mayo and milk since that's what I have in the house.

Provided by Oolala

Categories Kid Friendly

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 cup light mayonnaise, can use lowfat
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup celery, sliced thin
1 cup green bell pepper, can use red if you like, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water to cool.
In large bowl combine mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
Add macaroni, celery, green pepper and onion; toss to coat.
Cover; chill to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 561.3, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 6.3

QUICK MACARONI SALAD

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You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.-Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon finely chopped green pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in macaroni and peas. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.