Creamy Macaroni Pasta Salad
This creamy macaroni pasta salad features a blend of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- small bowl
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni or small pasta shape
- ¼ medium red onion finely chopped, about ¼ cup
- 1 medium bell pepper seeds removed and chopped
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped, about ⅓ cup
- 3 radishes radishes trimmed and finely chopped, about ⅓ cup
- 1 to 2 medium dill pickles finely chopped, optional
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise try homemade
- 1 ½ tablespoons yellow mustard substitute Dijon or whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey optional for sweet version
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well under cold water.
- Add chopped onions to a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside for 5 minutes and then drain.
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Optionally add honey or maple syrup.
- Add the rinsed macaroni, drained onions, bell pepper, celery, radish, and pickle to the bowl with the dressing. Mix well and adjust seasoning.
Notes
Rinsing the pasta helps prevent the dressing from becoming sticky. Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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