Basic Macaroni Salad
Creamy and flavorful, this macaroni salad combines tender elbow pasta with crunchy celery, sweet pickles, and melted cheese, all tossed in a tangy mayonnaise and sour cream dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual gatherings, it's a versatile dish loved by all ages for its refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, relish, and salt to make the dressing.
- Toss the cooled macaroni with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Add the cubed cheese, sliced celery, chopped green pepper, and chopped onion; mix well.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in additional milk if the salad seems too thick before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
465
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).