Easy Macaroni Salad
This easy macaroni salad has a creamy mayo and sour cream dressing with sweet pickle relish that makes it the most requested dish at every summer cookout. Ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow noodles
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3-4 Tablespoons white vinegar , or cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt , plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , plus more to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or dill, optional
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup minced red onion
Instructions
- Boil pasta. Cook 8 ounces elbow noodles according to package directions. Drain under cold water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 3-4 Tablespoons vinegar, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 2 Tablespoons relish, 1 Tablespoons mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix in freshly chopped herbs, if desired.
- In a large bowl, add the noodles, bell pepper, 1/2 cup celery, and 1/4 cup onion. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss until well combined. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Make-ahead: This recipe can easily be made ahead of time. I love to make it the day before and let the flavors marinate together in the fridge overnight. However I do leave out the bacon if chilling overnight. I'll add it in right before serving so that it stays nice and crisp.
Keep it Moist: If you're making it ahead of time, I'd recommend making a little more dressing to have on hand. That way, you can add some in the next day before serving. The extra dressing will keep it moist and delicious!
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 178mg, Potassium: 108mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 476IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
