Macaroni Salad Recipe: Creamy and Refreshing
Creamy Macaroni Salad with crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper finely diced
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- ½ cup dill pickles finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Optional: Extra parsley paprika
- Suggested Pairings: Grilled chicken lemonade
Instructions
- Cook macaroni al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine macaroni, celery, bell pepper, onion, pickles, and parsley with dressing.
- Chill for 1 hour.
- Serve in a white ceramic bowl with parsley and paprika; pair with chicken and lemonade.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente.
- Store in the fridge for 3-4 days; don’t freeze.
- Try a vegan variation.
- Pair with coleslaw.