Easy Macaroni Salad Everybody Loves
Creamy, tangy, and packed with colorful crunch, this *Easy Macaroni Salad Everybody Loves* is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. Featuring tender elbow macaroni tossed in a zesty dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of vinegar, this salad gets its irresistible flavor from a sprinkle of sugar, mustard, and fresh seasonings. Each bite is loaded with crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, shredded carrots, and the rich addition of chopped hard-boiled eggs, making it both hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 25 minutes (plus chill time), this make-ahead macaroni salad is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve it chilled and top it off with fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous flair. Perfectly balanced and infinitely customizable, this dish will quickly become your go-to summer side!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup shredded carrots
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Add the cooled macaroni to the mixing bowl, along with the celery, red bell pepper, red onion, shredded carrots, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, stir the salad again and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve chilled and enjoy this easy and scrumptious macaroni salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.7 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 665 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 3373 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.7 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1054 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.
