Creamy Macaroni Salad
This creamy macaroni salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring tender elbow macaroni mixed with crisp vegetables and a rich dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish, it offers a refreshing taste that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup dry elbow macaroni
- 1/2 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in sweet relish.
- Add the cooled macaroni, celery, red onion, bell pepper, carrot, parsley, and optional hard-boiled eggs to the dressing. Mix until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg