Leanne's Macaroni Salad

Creamy, tangy, and packed with vibrant veggies, Leanne's Macaroni Salad is a classic crowd-pleaser perfect for picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings. This easy-to-make side dish features tender elbow macaroni tossed in a rich dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of mustard for a zesty kick. Crispy diced celery, sweet red bell pepper, and thawed peas add layers of texture and freshness, while chopped hard-boiled eggs lend a hearty touch. Finished with optional parsley garnish for a burst of color, this make-ahead macaroni salad is a refreshing, chilled treat that keeps everyone coming back for more. Best of all, it comes together in just 30 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

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 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. 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, sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Add the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, thawed peas, and chopped hard-boiled eggs into the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to combine.

Step 4

Fold in the cooled macaroni, ensuring that all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy your creamy and delicious macaroni salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1166.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3189.8

Total Fat 216.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 850.8mg	0%
Sodium 2218.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 45.2g
Protein 59.7g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 361.6mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 1218.7mg	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: 60.8%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 31.8%