Description
A creamy and flavorful macaroni salad perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled macaroni, celery, red onion, bell pepper, and sweet pickle relish to the bowl.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced ham or cooked bacon.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Adjust the ingredients based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg