Macaroni Salad Recipe
A creamy, crowd-pleasing macaroni salad perfect for family gatherings, picnics, and barbecues.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Macaroni pasta
- ½ cup Diced red onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 short Celery ribs
- ¼ cup Diced green onion
- 2 tablespoon Minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Minced fresh dill weed
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Dice the red onion, red bell pepper, celery, and green onion. Mince the parsley and dill. Set all vegetables aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, diced vegetables, and herbs. Mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently combine until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge longer than 2 hours if possible.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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