Macaroni Salad a La Lois
Elevate your summer gatherings with "Macaroni Salad a la Lois," a creamy, flavor-packed twist on the classic dish. This crowd-pleasing recipe features tender elbow macaroni tossed in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar. Crisp bites of diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion add a refreshing crunch, while chopped hard-boiled eggs infuse richness and texture. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this chilled salad is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a make-ahead side for weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this macaroni salad is a must-try for anyone craving a versatile and flavorful comfort food favorite.
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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 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 pieces hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth to create the dressing.
Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing. Gently stir until the pasta is well coated.
Fold in the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and fresh parsley. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a good stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Serve cold and garnish with extra parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.9 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 665 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 3350 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.5 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 703 mg | 15% | |
*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.
