Easy Sweet and Tangy Macaroni Salad
Creamy, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Easy Sweet and Tangy Macaroni Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. With tender elbow macaroni coated in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sugar, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Crunchy celery, shredded carrots, and finely diced red onions add a satisfying texture, while sweet pickle relish and chopped hard-boiled eggs bring richness and depth to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or quick weeknight meals, this classic macaroni salad is best served chilled for maximum flavor. Let this crowd-pleasing dish elevate your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 0.5 cup carrot, shredded
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled macaroni to the mixing bowl. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly in the dressing.
Stir in the celery, shredded carrot, red onion, sweet pickle relish, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Mix well, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir to redistribute the dressing. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled and enjoy this sweet and tangy macaroni salad as a side dish or on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 538 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 174 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.
