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Insanely Delicious Creamy Macaroni Pasta Salad

This creamy macaroni pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings. It's easy to make and packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped optional

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni, drain, rinse, and cool.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add macaroni, celery, red onion, and parsley to dressing. Stir.
  4. Fold in chopped eggs (if using).
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Serve cold.

Notes

For a tangier flavor, add a bit more apple cider vinegar.