Take your time, and use your sharpest knife to get a nice fine dice on the veggies in this classic pasta salad. When made right, this is a macaroni salad where every forkful bursts with flavor.
Serves 8
Serves 8
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed in cold water, and drained well
- 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 finely grated carrot
- 2 tablespoons finely diced roasted red pepper or pimento
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Preparation:
Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and add the drained pasta. Toss to combine thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.