5 Secrets to Perfect Classic Macaroni Salad Every Time
A simple and creamy macaroni salad perfect for picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked macaroni, celery, red onion, and red bell pepper to the bowl.
- Toss until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You can add chopped pickles or hard-boiled eggs for extra flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg