Ronzoni Macaroni Salad
Brighten up your next gathering with this classic Ronzoni Macaroni Salad, a creamy and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or family dinners. Featuring tender Ronzoni elbow macaroni as its base, this salad is elevated by a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard for just the right zing. Vibrant, crunchy vegetables like celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and shredded carrots add a burst of color and texture, while fresh parsley ties it all together with a herbal finish. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser that gets even better as the flavors meld in the fridge. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly creamy, this is the ultimate macaroni salad recipe to wow your guests!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Ronzoni elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tbsp White vinegar
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Carrots, shredded
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Ronzoni 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, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and gently toss to coat.
Step 4
Mix in the chopped celery, diced red bell pepper, red onion, shredded carrots, and parsley. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt and pepper.
Step 7
Serve chilled and enjoy your creamy, delicious Ronzoni macaroni salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1348.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3805.7 |
| Total Fat 207.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 292.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3533.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 431.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.9g | |
| Protein 65.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 305.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2061.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories