Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed; 1 lb pasta (elbow or shells); 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped dill pickle; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 1/2 cup diced pimentos or 1/2 cup diced roasted red pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 lb pasta (elbow or shells)
4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dill pickle
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 1/2 cup diced pimentos or 1/2 cup diced roasted red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Prepare dressing by whisking together the nine ingredients, and then chilling in the fridge until just before serving.
2
Fill a large pot with water, adding a tablespoon of table salt for each gallon of water. Over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil and add pasta. Rinse and drain with cold water when cooked.
3
Drain pasta again and chill until assembly. Prepare all additives and set aside until assembly.
4
Just before serving, toss pasta and additives together and stir in the dressing.
5
Let guests salt and pepper to taste.

1232

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Macaroni Salad

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