Cucumber Tomato Macaroni Salad

Bright, fresh, and perfectly creamy, this Cucumber Tomato Macaroni Salad combines tender macaroni pasta with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion for a summertime side dish that’s both delicious and satisfying. Tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of garlic, this salad strikes the perfect balance between creamy and refreshing. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dish for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks, offering a cool and flavorful escape from heavier sides. Ready in just 25 minutes and chilled to perfection, this easy pasta salad is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups macaroni pasta
• 1 large cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down, then set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Chop the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and chop the parsley. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the cooked and cooled macaroni pasta, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 5

Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the salad cold, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1091.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1873.4

Total Fat 101.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 146.4mg	0%
Sodium 2715.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 33.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235.5mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1745.2mg	0%

*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: 48.2%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 44.7%