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Creamy Macaroni Pasta Salad

Creamy Macaroni Pasta Salad

This creamy macaroni pasta salad features a blend of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

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
Keyword Creamy Macaroni Pasta Salad, easy recipes, Pasta Salad, quick recipes, sides, summer salad
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