Nanas Macaroni Salad

Creamy, tangy, and loaded with texture, Nana's Macaroni Salad is the ultimate side dish for any gathering. This timeless recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, and a hint of apple cider vinegar for balance. Finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and dill pickles add delightful crunch, while hard-boiled eggs bring richness to every bite. A light sprinkle of paprika ties the flavors together, and optional parsley garnish adds a fresh, colorful touch. Perfectly seasoned and chilled for the best flavor, this easy-to-make macaroni salad is ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or weekday lunches. Prepare it in just 25 minutes and make your next meal unforgettable with this classic dish that's as comforting as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup dill pickles, diced
• 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and diced dill pickles to the dressing. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs and cooled macaroni until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

When ready to serve, optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and brightness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1070.3 grams (1070.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3084

Total Fat 216.40g	277%
Saturated Fat 36.00g	180%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 851mg	284%
Sodium 3731mg	162%
Total Carbohydrate 234.80g	85%
Dietary Fiber 12.70g	45%
Total Sugars 33.10g
Protein 54.30g	109%

Vitamin D 132IU	660%
Calcium 326mg	25%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 802mg	17%

*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: 62.7%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 30.3%