Good N Easy Macaroni Salad
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly simple, Good N Easy Macaroni Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or everyday meals. Featuring tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, this recipe balances sweetness and tang with just the right touch of mustard and sugar. Fresh crunch from finely chopped celery and red bell peppers pairs beautifully with the richness of diced hard-boiled eggs, all brought together with a sprinkle of paprika for a colorful garnish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy macaroni salad can be made ahead, allowing its flavors to meld to perfection in the fridge. Perfectly creamy and flavorful, this vibrant side dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 stalks celery stalks, finely chopped
- 0.5 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 eggs hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (for garnish, optional)
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 under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and yellow mustard. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add finely chopped celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and diced hard-boiled eggs to the mixing bowl. Stir until the vegetables and eggs are evenly coated in the dressing.
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Gently fold in the cooled macaroni into the mixture. Stir until all the macaroni is evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle the macaroni salad with paprika for a pop of color, if desired.
Serve chilled as a side dish and enjoy your Good N Easy Macaroni Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.7 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.6 g | 248% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 722 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 2159 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.4 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.0 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 573 mg | 12% | |
*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.
