Pasta Macaroni Salad
This creamy and flavorful Pasta Macaroni Salad is the ultimate side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners. Packed with tender elbow macaroni, crunchy celery, tangy pickle relish, and grated carrot, this dish is elevated by a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. Hard-boiled eggs and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add richness and color to this vibrant salad, while chilling it ensures the flavors meld to perfection. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this easy macaroni salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Serve it cold for the perfect complement to your summertime favorites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 large Carrot, grated
- 2 tablespoons Pickle relish
- 3 large Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and gently mix to coat.
Fold in the diced celery, finely chopped red onion, grated carrot, pickle relish, and hard-boiled eggs.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and gently stir to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.2 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.1 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 851 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 3984 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.6 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1344 mg | 29% | |
*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.
