Homestyle Macaroni Salad

Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, this Homestyle Macaroni Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next barbecue, picnic, or potluck! Featuring tender elbow macaroni coated in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of mustard, this classic recipe is elevated by crunchy diced celery, sweet pickles, and zesty red onion. Chopped hard-boiled eggs add a hearty twist, while a dash of sugar balances out the flavors perfectly. Ready in just 25 minutes and best served chilled, this macaroni salad is a refreshing make-ahead dish designed to impress. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish! Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or meal-prepping for the week, this creamy and flavorful side dish is sure to be a hit.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 450 grams elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup sweet pickles, diced
• 3 pieces hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat all the pasta with the dressing.

Step 4

Fold in the diced celery, red onion, sweet pickles, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Stir until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if necessary.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled. This allows the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1359.9 grams (1359.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4132

Total Fat 220.60g	283%
Saturated Fat 36.00g	180%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 851mg	284%
Sodium 3928mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 443.10g	161%
Dietary Fiber 22.10g	79%
Total Sugars 56.20g
Protein 90.40g	181%

Vitamin D 132IU	660%
Calcium 357mg	27%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 944mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 43.0%