Easy Macaroni Salad
How to make easy macaroni salad: this simple recipe is the best! Creamy homemade macaroni salad is perfect for summer barbecues and picnics and requires just a few ingredients!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions
- 3 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 ½-2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions making sure to salt your pasta water. Drain the pasta then place it in a large bowl. Toss the macaroni with 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, then place the macaroni in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to cool.
- While the Marconi cools, prep the vegetables. Finely chop celery, red bell pepper and fresh parsley (the parsley is optional).
- Make the dressing: in a medium-sized bowl combine mayonnaise with sour cream, yellow mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Combine the macaroni with the dressing: after the macaroni has cooled for 20 minutes in the refrigerator, stir in the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
You may need to add a bit more mayo or milk (1 tablespoon at a time) to the macaroni salad just before serving if it seems dry.