Simple Macaroni Salad
Creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh crunch, this Simple Macaroni Salad is a must-have for any picnic, potluck, or barbecue! Featuring tender elbow macaroni tossed in a velvety dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of yellow mustard for a zesty kick, this classic side dish is elevated with the satisfying crunch of diced celery, red bell pepper, and a touch of red onion. Chopped hard-boiled eggs add richness, while a dash of apple cider vinegar and a sprinkle of sugar balance the flavors perfectly. Ready in under 30 minutes and chilled to perfection, this easy macaroni salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that can be prepped ahead for effortless entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing and toss until all the pasta is coated.
Fold in the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and parsley (if using). Mix gently to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the macaroni salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Simple Macaroni Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 508 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 191 mg | 4% | |
*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.
