Ida's Macaroni Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and creamy goodness, Ida's Macaroni Salad is the ultimate side dish for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. This classic recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with a tangy, velvety dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, and a hint of sweetness from sugar. Fresh, crunchy vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, along with savory bits of hard-boiled eggs and green onions, add texture and color to every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick and easy macaroni salad is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a breeze to prepare, making it the perfect make-ahead dish for any occasion. Chill it for a few hours to let the flavors meld together, and enjoy this refreshing dish served cold!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 300 grams elbow macaroni
• 200 grams mayonnaise
• 100 grams sour cream
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 stalks green onions, finely sliced
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

Start by cooking the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni, and cook until tender (approximately 8-10 minutes). Drain the macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the macaroni is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Finely chop the carrot, celery stalks, red bell pepper, and green onions. Set them aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth to form the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooled macaroni to the mixing bowl with the dressing. Stir to coat the macaroni evenly in the dressing.

Step 5

Gently fold in the chopped vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and parsley. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, let the salad chill for 2-3 hours.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing. Serve cold, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1103.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3129.8

Total Fat 181.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 618.1mg	0%
Sodium 3455.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 40.2g
Protein 63.8g	0%

Vitamin D 88IU	0%
Calcium 316.7mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 1117.5mg	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: 52.2%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 39.7%