Cucumber Tomato Macaroni Salad
Bright, fresh, and perfectly creamy, this Cucumber Tomato Macaroni Salad combines tender macaroni pasta with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion for a summertime side dish that’s both delicious and satisfying. Tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of garlic, this salad strikes the perfect balance between creamy and refreshing. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dish for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks, offering a cool and flavorful escape from heavier sides. Ready in just 25 minutes and chilled to perfection, this easy pasta salad is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 1 large cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down, then set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Chop the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and chop the parsley. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooked and cooled macaroni pasta, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing.
Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad cold, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.9 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 2715 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1745 mg | 37% | |
*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.
