Ei's Macaroni Salad

Ei's Macaroni Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing side dish at home! This creamy, classic macaroni salad features tender pasta paired with crisp celery, crunchy red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, all tossed in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, and sweet pickle relish. Hard-boiled eggs add a rich and satisfying twist, while a garnish of paprika and parsley gives it a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled salad bursts with flavor after a quick stint in the fridge, making it an ideal make-ahead dish for any gathering. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, Ei's Macaroni Salad will quickly become your go-to recipe for summer celebrations!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups macaroni pasta
• 4 large hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion. Set aside.

Step 3

Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces. Reserve one egg for optional garnish, if desired.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 5

Add the cooled macaroni pasta, chopped vegetables, and chopped eggs to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Before serving, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley. Optionally, slice the reserved hard-boiled egg and arrange on top for an extra decorative touch.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1013.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3093.9

Total Fat 219.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 1114.8mg	0%
Sodium 2548.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 27.6g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 200IU	0%
Calcium 331.6mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1183.1mg	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: 63.3%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 29.4%