Description
This creamy, classic Elbow Macaroni Salad is a nostalgic side dish that’s perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or a simple dinner at home.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 3/4 cup Miracle Whip
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 celery stalk, tiny diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, tiny diced
- 1 hardboiled egg, tiny diced
- 1 heaping teaspoon dill relish
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Tiny dice the celery and red onion. Place them on paper towels to soak up excess moisture.
- Dice the hard boiled egg.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, then spread it out on paper towels to cool and release excess water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Miracle Whip, sour cream, diced celery, red onion, hardboiled egg, dill relish, black pepper, and fresh parsley. Mix well.
- Once the pasta has cooled, gently fold it into the dressing mixture.
- If the mixture seems dry, stir in a little more Miracle Whip or sour cream to taste.
- Taste and adjust salt, if needed.
- Garnish with extra fresh parsley, then chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- This recipe is for a small batch that will easily serve four people as a side dish. Double the recipe to serve more people.
- Salt your pasta water generously for the best flavor.
- Tiny dice the celery, onion, and egg for a smoother texture in each bite.
- Pat vegetables dry with paper towels to prevent watering down the dressing.
- Cool pasta before mixing to avoid melting the dressing.
- Add more Miracle Whip or sour cream if the mixture feels too dry after combining.
- Chill before serving for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste before salting — Miracle Whip and relish add plenty of seasoning.
- Garnish with extra parsley just before serving for a fresh, vibrant look.
- Make ahead up to one day for convenience and even better flavor.
- Customize it with peas, shredded carrot, or chopped pickles, if desired.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American