The Best Macaroni Salad

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The Best Macaroni Salad With This Secret Ingredient

Tender Pasta, Crunchy Veggies, Creamy Sauce, and a Secret Ingredient that pulls it all together.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Author Catherine’s Plates

Equipment

  • large pot & strainer
  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb small elbow macaroni (or other small pasta)
  • 1/2 TBS salt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 pkg Knorr Vegetable Dip Mix
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced small
  • 3 green onions, sliced thin
  • 3 ribs celery, diced small
  • 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, diced small
  • salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in salt & macaroni. Cook until tender per directions on pasta package. Drain macaroni and run cold water over it to cool pasta and stop cooking. Pat pasta dry and place into large mixing bowl.
  • Add diced green bell pepper, green onions, celery, and red peppers to macaroni in mixing bowl.
  • In medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and contents of Knorr package. Pour mixture into large mixing bowl that has the macaroni and vegetables in it. Stir well to combine. Taste to adjust with salt & black pepper, if needed.
  • Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to eat. Enjoy.


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