📝 Description
Creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet macaroni salad loaded with tender pasta, crunchy veggies, and a rich mayo dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, and family dinners.
🛒 Ingredients
🍝 Pasta
2 cups elbow macaroni
Salt (for boiling water)
🥗 Crunch & Veggies
1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup celery (diced)
1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1/2 cup shredded carrot 🥕
🧄 Creamy Dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise 🥚
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & black pepper
🌿 Optional Add-ins
Pickles (diced)
Boiled eggs (chopped)
Parsley for garnish
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Pasta
Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Let it cool completely.
2️⃣ Prep Veggies
Dice all vegetables into small, even pieces for best texture.
3️⃣ Make Dressing
Mix mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, mustard.
Season with salt and pepper.
Stir until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Combine
Add cooled pasta + veggies into a bowl.
Pour dressing over and mix well.
Chill for at least 1 hour for best flavor.
5️⃣ Serve
Garnish with parsley 🌿
Serve cold and creamy 😋
⏱ Prep & Chill Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
🔥 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 16g
