Deli Macaroni Salad

Brighten up your next gathering with this classic Deli Macaroni Salad, a creamy, tangy dish packed with fresh, colorful veggies and hearty bites of hard-boiled eggs. This easy-to-make salad combines tender elbow macaroni with a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a flavorful twist. Finely diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion add a crisp, refreshing texture, while chopped parsley and a sprinkle of paprika provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for picnics, potlucks, or BBQs, this chilled pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish that delivers deliciousness in every bite. Give it time to marinate in the fridge for the ultimate flavor boost!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup celery, finely diced
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 2 pieces hard-boiled eggs, 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 until al dente, about 7-9 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the cooked macaroni and rinse thoroughly under cold water to cool it down. Set aside and let excess water drain completely.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Gently fold in the drained macaroni and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika or additional chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1083.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3061.6

Total Fat 212.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 664.8mg	0%
Sodium 3542.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 39.6g
Protein 48.6g	0%

Vitamin D 88IU	0%
Calcium 342.0mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1114.0mg	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: 62.2%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 31.4%