Macaroni Salad is quick to throw together and so DELICIOUS! A versatile, fool-proof pasta salad with an incredible creamy dressing, perfect to take to gatherings, BBQ’s, lunches and dinners.
INGREDIENTS
SALAD
8 ounces dry macaroni pasta
½ medium red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
½ medium red onion finely diced
1 small carrot peeled and shredded
2 dill pickles finely chopped
¼ cup celery chopped
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise S&W, Best Foods, Hellmann’s, Japanese or any whole egg mayo
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white vinegar adjust to taste
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon chives fresh, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 ¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Bring large pot of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add the pasta and boil until al dente (just fork-tender), or follow packet directions.
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While pasta is boiling, prepare/chop SALAD ingredients and add them to a large serving bowl.
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Mix DRESSING ingredients together in a small bowl.
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Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cool running water. Drain well and add to the rest of the SALAD ingredients in the large serving bowl.
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Pour over DRESSING and toss well to evenly combine. Adjust salt, pepper and vinegar to taste.
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Set aside for at least 15 minutes to let the ingredients warm close to room temperature and settle into each other before serving.
