Macaroni Salad by Ida Mae
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Macaroni Salad by Ida Mae is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or a casual weeknight dinner. This classic recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with a luxuriously smooth dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of yellow mustard for a zesty kick. Crunchy diced celery and red bell pepper, along with finely chopped red onion, add a delightful texture, while the addition of hard-boiled eggs brings a satisfying richness. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy-to-make macaroni salad is perfectly chilled, allowing the flavors to meld into a harmonious dish that's as nostalgic as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short chill time, you'll have a flavorful cold pasta salad that everyone will ask for seconds (or thirds!).
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 pieces hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and gently mix to coat evenly.
Fold in the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.1 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 851 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 2228 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.6 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.1 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.
