Ronzoni Macaroni Salad
Brighten up your next gathering with this classic Ronzoni Macaroni Salad, a creamy and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or family dinners. Featuring tender Ronzoni elbow macaroni as its base, this salad is elevated by a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard for just the right zing. Vibrant, crunchy vegetables like celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and shredded carrots add a burst of color and texture, while fresh parsley ties it all together with a herbal finish. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser that gets even better as the flavors meld in the fridge. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly creamy, this is the ultimate macaroni salad recipe to wow your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Ronzoni elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tbsp White vinegar
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Carrots, shredded
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Ronzoni elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and gently toss to coat.
Mix in the chopped celery, diced red bell pepper, red onion, shredded carrots, and parsley. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt and pepper.
Serve chilled and enjoy your creamy, delicious Ronzoni macaroni salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 513 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 5% | |
*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.
