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macaroni salad recipe

Easy Macaroni Salad

A creamy macaroni salad made with tender pasta, fresh vegetables, and tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics and everyday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta Base
  • 3 cups macaroni
  • ½ cup celery
  • ½ cup cucumber or bell pepper
  • ¼ cup onion
  • Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Topping
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • ¼ cup corn or peas

Method
 

  1. Cook and cool macaroni.
  2. Chop vegetables.
  3. Mix dressing ingredients.
  4. Combine pasta, vegetables, and dressing.
  5. Chill before serving.

Notes

• Let pasta cool before mixing.
• Add dressing before serving if needed.
• Customize with proteins or vegetables.
• Store in refrigerator.