Easy Macaroni Salad Everybody Loves

Creamy, tangy, and packed with colorful crunch, this *Easy Macaroni Salad Everybody Loves* is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. Featuring tender elbow macaroni tossed in a zesty dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of vinegar, this salad gets its irresistible flavor from a sprinkle of sugar, mustard, and fresh seasonings. Each bite is loaded with crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, shredded carrots, and the rich addition of chopped hard-boiled eggs, making it both hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 25 minutes (plus chill time), this make-ahead macaroni salad is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve it chilled and top it off with fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous flair. Perfectly balanced and infinitely customizable, this dish will quickly become your go-to summer side!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup shredded carrots
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 3

Add the cooled macaroni to the mixing bowl, along with the celery, red bell pepper, red onion, shredded carrots, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 4

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Before serving, stir the salad again and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy this easy and scrumptious macaroni salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1067.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3017.5

Total Fat 210.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 664.8mg	0%
Sodium 3373.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 48.7g	0%

Vitamin D 88IU	0%
Calcium 332.4mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1054.3mg	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: 62.5%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 31.1%