Macaroni Salad
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4.8
Macaroni Salad
Description
The elbow macaroni is cooked and rinsed to cool, then mixed with fresh diced vegetables and bacon for varied texture and flavor. The dressing blends creamy mayonnaise and sour cream with mustard powder and cider vinegar, balancing sweetness and acidity to complement the savory ingredients.
This salad is served chilled, making it a refreshing addition to picnics, potlucks, or barbecues. The combination of crisp vegetables and smoky bacon contrasts with the tender pasta, making each bite interesting.
The salad develops more flavor when chilled for some hours or overnight. It keeps well refrigerated and is suitable for preparing ahead of time for events. Room temperature exposure should be limited to about two hours to maintain safety and freshness.
Ingredients
- 4 cups elbow macaroni dry
- ½ cup celery diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 8 lices Bacon fried and chopped
- ½ medium carrot shredded
- 1 tablespoon green onion thinly sliced, for garnish
Dressing
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse well with cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream, salt and pepper.
- Add the macaroni, celery, red onion, bacon, carrot, half the green onion, and the prepared dressing to a large bowl. Toss well to combine.
- Garnish with remaining green onion and serve cold.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days for best taste and freshness.
- It benefits from chilling to allow flavors to meld and develop further.
- If serving at gatherings, keep the salad refrigerated and do not leave out longer than 2 hours at room temperature for food safety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 537kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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