Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Macaroni salad with a spoon getting ready to take out a scoop,

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: classic macaroni salad, creamy macaroni salad, easy macaroni salad

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Chill Time:: 1

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: (1 cup servings)

Calories: 451kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

This classic Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe is about to become your new go-to! It's filled with easy-to-find ingredients and is the perfect side dish to take to any potluck or get-together!

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Ingredients

8 ounces (227g) elbow pasta
1 large green onion, diced
¼ cup (30g) diced celery
¼ cup (40g) diced dill pickle
¼ cup (35g) diced bell pepper
1 large hard boiled egg, chopped

DRESSING:

1 cup (225g) mayonnaise
¼ cup (70g) sour cream
1 tablepoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water, then drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and stir to coat.
8 ounces (227g) elbow pasta
Combine dressing ingredients in medium sized bowl.
1 cup (225g) mayonnaise, ¼ cup (70g) sour cream, 1 tablepoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon prepared mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
Add cooked pasta, and all remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
1 large green onion, diced, ¼ cup (30g) diced celery, ¼ cup (40g) diced dill pickle, ¼ cup (35g) diced bell pepper, 1 large hard boiled egg, chopped
Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.

Notes

STORAGE: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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