American Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: American Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained; 1/3 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained; 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional); 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise; 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients

2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
1/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional)
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

PREP TIME 20m	COOK TIME 10m	TOTAL TIME 30m
YIELD 6 servings

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato, if using. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt.
Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

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