PrintThe Creamiest Old-Fashioned Macaroni Salad You’ll Love!
A classic and creamy macaroni salad that is perfect for picnics and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni, diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and sweet pickle relish to the bowl.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped hard-boiled eggs or cooked bacon.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the ingredients to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg