Description
Elevate your summer picnics with this vibrant and delicious Fresh Simple Macaroni Salad. Combining creamy textures with crunchy vegetables, this dish is perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a quick lunch. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, it’s guaranteed to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup peeled and diced cucumbers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced celery, bell peppers, green onions, and cucumbers.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the vegetable mixture, then pour the dressing over everything and gently fold to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg