Tomato Cucumber Macaroni Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistibly fresh and creamy Tomato Cucumber Macaroni Salad—a perfect blend of vibrant veggies and tender pasta coated in a tangy homemade dressing. Featuring chewy macaroni, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a hint of red onion, this recipe is elevated by a delightful mix of mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard for a smooth, flavorful finish. Enhanced with dried parsley and optional fresh dill, this easy side dish is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, sandwiches, or as an elegant picnic addition. Serve it chilled to let the flavors truly shine—this refreshing salad is ideal for any season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
Cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters depending on their size. Dice the cucumber and finely dice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, sugar, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and fresh dill (if using) to create the dressing.
Add the cooled macaroni pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together until well-coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.6 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1642 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1398 mg | 30% | |
*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.
