Name: Easy Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups dry elbow macaroni (cooked, rinsed and drained); ⅓ cup diced celery; ¼ cup minced red onion (soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained); 3/4 cup shredded carrots; 1 Tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley; ½ cup diced vine ripened tomato (optional); ½ cup prepared mayonnaise; ¾ teaspoon dried mustard; 1½ teaspoons sugar; 1½ Tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 Tablespoons sour cream; ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste); Freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients needed for Easy Creamy Macaroni Salad:

2 cups dry elbow macaroni cooked, rinsed and drained

⅓ cup diced celery

¼ cup minced red onion soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained

1 Tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley

½ cup diced vine ripened tomato optional

½ cup prepared mayonnaise

¾ teaspoon dried mustard

1½ teaspoons sugar

1½ Tablespoons cider vinegar

3 Tablespoons sour cream

½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

How to make Easy Creamy Macaroni Salad:

In a large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt.

Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

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Questions & Reviews

Smallgood says:

That picture makes it looks so full and creamy. Definitely a favorite of mine for BBQs and picnics.
Lindsay says:

Oh how I love macaroni salad. It takes me back to when my grandma would make it. Such sweet memories. Thanks for the recipe. I will have to try yours out! Sure enjoy all you guys here! Your blog is one of my favs. :)
Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) says:

What a great recipe! It looks so creamy and yummy.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Lark (SparkyLarky)@ Lark's Country Heart says:

Looks perfect to go on a Picnic!
Four Marrs and One Venus says:

Holy Yum Fest! Looks Amazing Ladies! Thank you so much for sharing- already SHOUTED it out on FB! :)
shweetpotato says:

I have this in the fridge right now :) I already tasted it and it is delicious, it will taste even better after a couple hours in the fridge Im sure, I wish I would have had some tomatoes to put in it, It would be great with sliced olives or some chunks of cheese too :) YUMMY thanks so much
Beth Klemme says:

How many adults would this serve?
Camille says:

I would say it would serve 8 adults . . . and they would be good sized servings! :)
jzgplj says:

I made this to eat on during the week. I added some chopped dill pickle, 2 hard boiled eggs and peas. We'll see how it is tomorrow.
pam says:

This looks good
Mo says:

I love to cook and bake and just happened on your site. I will make this for sure...love all the recipes.....thanks from Norwood, Ontario
Nancy says:

I love this salad. It is great with the addition of salad shrimp
Jennifer Losgar says:

I have been missing macaroni salad since my husband and I have been eating better and then I stumbled upon your recipe. I am able to make it with whole wheat rotini noodles with rave reviews from my family. I already have my second batch in the fridge waiting for turkey burgers tomorrow night for dinner!
Cyd says:

Hi Jennifer. Thanks for leaving a nice comment for us! That is great you can use the whole wheat rotini noodles! And turkey burgers are really good! Way to go on the healthy eating! Have a great week.
Kate says:

Would you recommend adding red pepper? If so, should it substitute the carrots or do both?
Bobbi @ Six Sisters says:

We haven't tried adding red pepper but you can certainly give it a try and let us know how it turns out! If you use both carrots and red pepper, I would make sure the final amount is still between 3/4 cup and 1 cup in order for the sauce ratio to still work.