Description
Indulge in this creamy mac salad, packed with fresh veggies and delicious flavorsโperfect for potlucks or family gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (red or yellow)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Stir in chopped celery, red onion, and bell pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Fold in the cooled macaroni until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For a healthier twist, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or add crunchy veggies like carrots or cucumbers. Making this salad a day in advance allows the flavors to meld beautifully.