Lana's Macaroni Salad

Creamy, tangy, and loaded with texture, Lana's Macaroni Salad is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Featuring tender elbow macaroni coated in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for a zesty kick, this classic recipe strikes the perfect balance of flavor. Finely chopped celery, red bell peppers, and red onion add a satisfying crunch, while chopped hard-boiled eggs bring a hearty richness to every bite. Seasoned with a hint of Dijon mustard, a touch of sugar, and finished with a sprinkle of paprika, this make-ahead macaroni salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Serve chilled for a refreshing dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!

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
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and Dijon mustard to create the dressing.

Step 3

Stir the chopped celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs into the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl, and toss everything together until the macaroni is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and gently mix to combine.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Before serving, sprinkle the top with paprika for garnish. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1049.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3134.4

Total Fat 218.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 850.8mg	0%
Sodium 3644.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 53.9g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 314.2mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 876.9mg	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: 62.7%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 30.5%