Macaroni Salad Magic: The Best Creamy Twist You’ll Love
Discover the ultimate creamy macaroni salad recipe that will elevate your gatherings and satisfy your cravings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, red onion, celery, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and mix until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add diced bell peppers or hard-boiled eggs for additional flavor and texture.
- This salad is perfect for picnics and potluck gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Macaroni Salad, Creamy Salad, Pasta Salad