Description
Deliciously creamy macaroni salad perfect for any gathering, with a rich combination of flavors and crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions and drain. Be sure to rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard until well mixed and creamy.
- Add the cooked macaroni, celery, red onion, bell pepper, and peas to the bowl. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting based on your preference.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop beautifully.
Notes
For an even creamier texture, allow ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing. Adjust ratios of mayo and sour cream to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg