Macaroni Dandy Salad

Get ready to elevate your summer side dish game with this Macaroni Dandy Salad—a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet twist on the classic macaroni salad! Bursting with crunch from finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and a touch of sweet pickle relish, this delightful recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with a luscious dressing made from tangy apple cider vinegar, velvety mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of honey for balance. Hard-boiled eggs add richness, while optional fresh parsley gives it a vibrant garnish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or backyard BBQs, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 30 minutes and is best served chilled to let the flavors meld. Make this crowd-pleasing macaroni salad your go-to dish for any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup celery, finely diced
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 2 pieces hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Add the cooked macaroni to the bowl and gently mix to coat it evenly with the dressing.

Step 4

Fold in the celery, red bell pepper, red onion, sweet pickle relish, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Before serving, sprinkle the salad with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, for added freshness and a pop of color.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish or on its own. Enjoy your Macaroni Dandy Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	979.6 grams (979.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2517

Total Fat 156.10g	200%
Saturated Fat 22.90g	115%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 577mg	192%
Sodium 3468mg	151%
Total Carbohydrate 230.60g	84%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 40.60g
Protein 46.60g	93%

Vitamin D 88IU	440%
Calcium 253mg	19%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 1055mg	22%

*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: 55.9%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 36.7%