Turkey Macaroni Salad

Creamy, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying, this Turkey Macaroni Salad is the perfect addition to your next potluck, picnic, or weekday meal prep. Featuring tender elbow macaroni, juicy diced turkey, and a medley of fresh vegetables like celery, red bell pepper, and red onion, this dish is both hearty and refreshing. The creamy dressing—made with a tangy combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a hint of white vinegar—infuses every bite with bold, comforting flavor. Seasoned with just the right balance of sugar, salt, and pepper and garnished with fresh parsley, this salad can be served chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a delicious way to use up leftover turkey or add variety to your menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Elbow macaroni
• 2 cups Cooked turkey, diced
• 1 cup Celery, chopped
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cools, prepare the dressing. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled macaroni, diced turkey, chopped celery, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top and give the salad one final toss.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1610.1 grams (1610.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3882

Total Fat 245.60g	315%
Saturated Fat 52.20g	261%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 739mg	246%
Sodium 3888mg	169%
Total Carbohydrate 242.90g	88%
Dietary Fiber 15.20g	54%
Total Sugars 39.40g
Protein 179.20g	358%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 524mg	40%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 2421mg	52%

*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: 56.7%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 24.9%