Deli Macaroni Salad
Brighten up your next gathering with this classic Deli Macaroni Salad, a creamy, tangy dish packed with fresh, colorful veggies and hearty bites of hard-boiled eggs. This easy-to-make salad combines tender elbow macaroni with a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a flavorful twist. Finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion add a crisp, refreshing texture, while chopped parsley and a sprinkle of paprika provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for picnics, potlucks, or BBQs, this chilled pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish that delivers deliciousness in every bite. Give it time to marinate in the fridge for the ultimate flavor boost!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 0.5 cup 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
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 pieces hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes.
Drain the cooked macaroni and rinse thoroughly under cold water to cool it down. Set aside and let excess water drain completely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth and well combined.
Add the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Gently fold in the drained macaroni and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika or additional chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 678 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 189 mg | 4% | |
*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.
