Celery Seed Macaroni Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with bold flavors, this Celery Seed Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Featuring tender elbow macaroni tossed in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sweetness, this salad is elevated with the earthy pop of celery seed. Crisp veggies like finely chopped celery, red bell pepper, and onion add texture and color, while fresh parsley brings a hint of herbaceous freshness. Quick to prepare and even better when chilled to let the flavors meld together, this classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser you'll return to again and again.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 medium celery stalks (finely chopped)
• 0.5 large red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.

2. Drain the cooked macaroni and rinse it under cold water to cool it down and stop the cooking process. Set it aside to drain completely.

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

4. Add the cooled macaroni, chopped celery, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing.

5. Stir the salad gently until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.

6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. Before serving, taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

8. Serve the salad chilled, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (131.8g)

Calories		399
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		27.3 g	35%
	Saturated Fat	6.1 g	30%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		21 mg	7%
Sodium		547 mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate		34.1 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	2.2 g	8%
	Total Sugars	5.3 g
Protein		5.9 g	12%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		49 mg	4%
Iron		1.6 mg	9%
Potassium		145 mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1470 cal (60.5%%)

Protein: 142 cal (5.9%%)

Carbs: 819 cal (33.7%%)