Deli Style Macaroni Salad
Creamy, tangy, and loaded with colorful vegetables, this Deli Style Macaroni Salad is the perfect crowd-pleasing side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender elbow macaroni coated in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, this recipe offers a classic yet elevated flavor profile. Fresh, crunchy ingredients like celery, red bell pepper, carrot, and red onion add irresistible texture and bursts of flavor, while a touch of fresh parsley brightens every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus chill time), this make-ahead macaroni salad is ideal for cookouts, potlucks, or a refreshing weeknight treat. Serve it chilled for the ultimate deli-style experience everyone will love! Keywords: deli style macaroni salad, creamy macaroni salad, classic side dishes, easy pasta salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Elbow macaroni
- 240 milliliters Mayonnaise
- 120 milliliters Sour cream
- 15 milliliters White vinegar
- 15 milliliters Dijon mustard
- 15 grams Granulated sugar
- 5 grams Salt
- 5 grams Black pepper
- 120 grams Celery, finely diced
- 100 grams Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 60 grams Carrot, grated
- 60 grams Red onion, finely diced
- 15 grams Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the elbow macaroni. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl of dressing and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
Fold in the celery, red bell pepper, grated carrot, red onion, and parsley. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, give the macaroni salad a gentle stir and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.6 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 295 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 3096 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 440.7 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 72.3 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1015 mg | 22% | |
*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.
