Perfect Creamy Macaroni Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dry elbow macaroni or small pasta shape
- 1/4 medium red onion finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 medium bell pepper seeds removed and chopped
- 2 celery stalks finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 3 radishes trimmed and finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 to 2 medium dill pickles finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard Dijon or whole grain mustard can be substituted
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 to 2 tbsp honey optional, for a sweet version
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed on the package. Once done, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
- Place the chopped onions in a small bowl, cover with cold water, and let them sit for 5 minutes to mellow their sharp taste, then drain.
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Add honey if you prefer a touch of sweetness.
- To the bowl with the dressing, add the cooked macaroni, drained onions, bell pepper, celery, radish, and pickles if using. Stir until everything is well coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 776IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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