Nanas Macaroni Salad
Creamy, tangy, and loaded with texture, Nana's Macaroni Salad is the ultimate side dish for any gathering. This timeless recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, and a hint of apple cider vinegar for balance. Finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and dill pickles add delightful crunch, while hard-boiled eggs bring richness to every bite. A light sprinkle of paprika ties the flavors together, and optional parsley garnish adds a fresh, colorful touch. Perfectly seasoned and chilled for the best flavor, this easy-to-make macaroni salad is ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or weekday lunches. Prepare it in just 25 minutes and make your next meal unforgettable with this classic dish that's as comforting as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup dill pickles, diced
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and diced dill pickles to the dressing. Stir to combine.
Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs and cooled macaroni until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Cover and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
When ready to serve, optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and brightness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.4 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 851 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 3731 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.8 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 802 mg | 17% | |
*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.
