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American Macaroni Salad Recipe Kitchen

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Bring this classic American Macaroni Salad recipe from Recipe Iseasy Kitchen to your next picnic. It's perfect for an outdoor barbecue spread.

American Macaroni Salad Recipe Kitchen
American Macaroni Salad Recipe | Recipe Iseasy Kitchen

Recipe Details

  • Skill Level: Simple
  • Serves: 6 servings
  • Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 286 calories
    Total Fat: 16.5g
    Saturated Fat: 3g
    Cholesterol: 10mg
    Sodium: 292mg
    Carbohydrates: 28g
    Dietary Fiber: 1g
    Protein: 5g
    Sugar: 3g
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Preparation: 20 minutes
  • Cooking: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and cooled
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup diced ripe tomato (optional)
  • 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, add more as desired
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Whip up this crowd-pleasing classic: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked macaroni with chopped celery, soaked red onion, parsley, and tomato for a fresh crunch.
  2. Craft the creamy dressing in a smaller bowlwhisk mayonnaise, dry mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream, and salt until silky smooth and irresistible.
  3. Pour the dressing over the pasta mix and stir until every bite bursts with flavor; season with pepper to perfection.
  4. Chill covered in the fridge for up to three daysperfect for picnics or barbecues that steal the show!
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