Ronzoni Macaroni Salad

Brighten up your next gathering with this classic Ronzoni Macaroni Salad, a creamy and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or family dinners. Featuring tender Ronzoni elbow macaroni as its base, this salad is elevated by a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard for just the right zing. Vibrant, crunchy vegetables like celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and shredded carrots add a burst of color and texture, while fresh parsley ties it all together with a herbal finish. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser that gets even better as the flavors meld in the fridge. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly creamy, this is the ultimate macaroni salad recipe to wow your guests!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 oz Ronzoni elbow macaroni
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tbsp White vinegar
• 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Carrots, shredded
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Ronzoni elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and gently toss to coat.

Step 4

Mix in the chopped celery, diced red bell pepper, red onion, shredded carrots, and parsley. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt and pepper.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy your creamy, delicious Ronzoni macaroni salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1348.9 grams (1348.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3806

Total Fat 207.70g	266%
Saturated Fat 31.30g	157%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 293mg	98%
Sodium 3534mg	154%
Total Carbohydrate 431.20g	157%
Dietary Fiber 26.10g	93%
Total Sugars 52.90g
Protein 65.10g	130%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 305mg	23%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 2062mg	44%

*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: 48.5%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 44.7%