Ranch Macaroni Salad for Kids

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.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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