American Macaroni Salad Recipe

Ingredients for American Macaroni Salad

• Elbow Macaroni
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• Red Onion
• Diced Tomato
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• Yellow Mustard
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Cider Vinegar
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• Black Pepper

How to Make American Macaroni Salad

1. Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. While the macaroni cooks, finely chop 1 cup celery and ½ cup red onion. Dice 1 cup of tomatoes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, celery, onion, and tomatoes.
4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Miracle Whip, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon salt.
5. Gently pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Start with ½ teaspoon of each and adjust according to your preference.
7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. The salad will taste even better the next day!
8. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.