Macaroni Salad
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Macaroni Salad
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A classic comfort dish, this Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for your upcoming BBQs, picnics, and potlucks!
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Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 8 ounces dried macaroni pasta
- 1 cup celery finely chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup carrot diced
- ½ cup Pickles finely chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
For the Dressing:
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp white or cider vinegar
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or other herbs (chives, basil) chopped
Instructions
For the salad:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions or until tender.
- Drain and rinse under cold water. Place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients.
For the dressing:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pickle juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until combined. Stir in the chopped herbs. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Cover and let stand for 1 hour before serving or chill for up to 4 days. Best if made and refrigerated overnight before serving.
Notes
- Do not serve this recipe immediately. When the macaroni salad chills in the fridge, it helps the flavors meld together and allows the flavor to soak into the pasta noodles. I promise it is worth the wait!
- You must rinse the pasta before adding the ingredients to it. When you rinse the pasta, it stops the cooking process and keeps your pasta from overcooking. Rinsing also helps loosen the pasta from each other to avoid a clumpy pasta salad.
- I love the kick that comes from Dijon mustard but you can use honey mustard or yellow mustard if you’re not a fan of spice.
- Use all of the dressing that is made. It may seem like much, but the pasta will absorb the dressing over time. The amount of dressing used also prevents the pasta from drying out.
- Feel free to swap the chopped herbs to whatever you have on hand. Chives, basil, tarragon, and cilantro are great delicious alternatives.
- Do not serve this recipe immediately. When the macaroni salad chills in the fridge, it helps the flavors meld together and allows the flavor to soak into the pasta noodles. I promise it is worth the wait!
- You must rinse the pasta before adding the ingredients to it. When you rinse the pasta, it stops the cooking process and keeps your pasta from overcooking. Rinsing also helps loosen the pasta from each other to avoid a clumpy pasta salad.
- I love the kick that comes from Dijon mustard but you can use honey mustard or yellow mustard if you’re not a fan of spice.
- Use all of the dressing that is made. It may seem like much, but the pasta will absorb the dressing over time. The amount of dressing used also prevents the pasta from drying out.
- Feel free to swap the chopped herbs to whatever you have on hand. Chives, basil, tarragon, and cilantro are great delicious alternatives.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2071IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2071IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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