Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Sour Cream; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 24 ounces, weight Cavatappi Or Other Short Pasta, Cooked To Al Dente And Rinsed; 1/2 pounds Thick Cut Ham, Diced; 6 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar, Diced; 1 whole Spring Onion Or 4 Scallions, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Sour Cream
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
Salt And Pepper, to taste
24 ounces, weight Cavatappi Or Other Short Pasta, Cooked To Al Dente And Rinsed
1/2 pounds Thick Cut Ham, Diced
6 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar, Diced
1 whole Spring Onion Or 4 Scallions, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley

1
In the bottom of a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayo, vinegar, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, and taste. Adjust ingredients to make the dressing creamier, tangier, or saltier, to your preference.
2
Into the dressing, add the cooked pasta, ham, cheese, onions and fresh herbs. Stir to coat, and taste again. Add salt and pepper to your preference. Eat.
3
Note: The salad may seem a bit goopy at the beginning, but it will absorb the dressing as it sits and become slightly less creamy. If you make this the day before, you may need to make a bit more dressing and pour it over the salad right before serving.

1170

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Sour Cream, 1/2 cups Mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar, Salt And Pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Classic Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Macaroni Salad

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