Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
This classic macaroni salad is perfect for potlucks and barbecues; its full of flavor and easy to throw together.
Serving6 servings
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
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- 1 Tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- ½ cup diced vine ripened tomato, optional
- ½ cup prepared mayonnaise
- ¾ teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons sour cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni pasta as instructed on the package.
- In a large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, onion, carrots, 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.
Notes
- Store the pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve! Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator 5 days.
- Let the pasta cool just a bit before adding the creamy dressing, you want warm, not hot pasta.
- Recipe modified from Food Network.
Nutrition
Calories: 324 kcal · Carbohydrates: 38 g · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 16 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 11 mg · Sodium: 326 mg · Potassium: 178 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 235 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 25 mg · Iron: 1 mg