Description
This Best Macaroni Salad Recipe is a classic side dish that will steal the show at any gathering. Creamy and flavorful, it’s a perfect addition to picnics, barbecues, or potlucks. With a delicious blend of ingredients and a tangy dressing, this macaroni salad is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled pasta, celery, bell pepper, red onion, chopped eggs, and pickle relish to the bowl. Toss everything together until well coated in the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors blend. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Make it up to a day in advance for the best flavor.
- Add diced ham or shredded chicken for extra protein.
- Adjust mayo and seasoning to taste after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
