American Macaroni Salad

Submitted by SaraBellaBean

"From the Food Network kitchen staff. I've been making this now for almost 2 years and it's not only quick and easy to prepare it's delicious. What I really appreciate about this Macaroni Salad is that I live in a household divided. Half of us like mayonaise and the other loves Miracle Whip. This Macaroni Salad is a big pleaser with EVERYONE! This brought peace back to our table. ;)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
• 1⁄3 cup chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup chopped red onion
• 1⁄2 cup diced tomato
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 3⁄4 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, plus more
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

directions

1. In a large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, onion, and tomato.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
5. Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Reviews

[linguinelisa]

This is a good, basic macaroni salad recipe. I agree with the other reviewer that it's a little heavy on the onions (and celery) but thats a matter of personal taste. Thanks for posting. Made for Fall Pick-A-Chef 2012.

 

[lolablitz]

Easy, good recipe but a little heavy on the onions. I did soak them for about 15 minutes but they are still a bit overpowering. Next time I might try a sweet onion or scallions instead. Thanks for the recipe!