I’m always on the lookout for a new salad, specially if it has macaroni in it. This three bean macaroni salad is somewhat similar to our popular peas and pasta salad in that it has a nice creamy dressing and a nice crunch thanks to onion and bell pepper. The addition of dill really makes the dressing even better.
I can see adding cubed pepper jack cheese to this to really take it over the top, so I included it in the recipe (though I didn’t make it with the cheese).
Also try my regular-ole-macaroni salad. Classic flavor in every bite.
Three Bean Macaroni Salad
I’m always on the lookout for a new salad, specially if it has macaroni in it. This three bean macaroni salad is somewhat similar to our popular peas and pasta salad in that it has a nice creamy dressing and a nice crunch thanks to onion and bell pepper. The addition of dill really makes the dressing even better.
Servings 10
Calories 188kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pasta
- 1 15 1/2 ounces cut green beans drained
- 1 15 1/2 ounces kidney beans rinsed, drained
- 1 15 1/2 ounces Great Northern beans rinsed, drained
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 3/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 8 ounces Pepper Jack cheese cubed
Instructions
- Cook pasta per package instructions. Drain well and let cool.
- Place all of the beans, the bell pepper and onion in a large bowl and mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Italian dressing.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and stir to combine.
- Add in the pasta and the dill and stir until the pasta is well coated.
- Add cheese and stir gently.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional values are approximate.