Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer side with this Irresistible Cold Macaroni Salad. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings, this creamy salad is filled with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing that brings comfort food to your table. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, red or yellow)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Add cooled macaroni to the dressing and mix gently until coated.
- Stir in diced cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg