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Creamy Macaroni Salad

Creamy Macaroni Salad

Cost $10, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 3 cups elbow macaroni

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 🧅 ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Dressing

    • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
    • 🥛 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
    • ½ cup sour cream

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ½ cup finely chopped onion
    • 3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
    • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
    • ½ cup finely chopped celery
    • 🥕 ½ cup finely chopped carrots

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

3

Mix salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, white pepper, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

4

Whisk mayonnaise, evaporated milk, and sour cream together in a large salad bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in seasoning mix until well blended.

5

Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water until cooled. Drain again.

6

Add macaroni, onion, celery, carrots, and bell peppers to the salad bowl; mix until well combined and coated with dressing.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

341

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 24
    Carbs
  • 25
    Fats

💡 To keep the salad moist for longer, prepare an extra half-batch of dressing and stir it in as needed.Refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to reduce calories and add extra protein.For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise and skip evaporated milk or use non-dairy alternatives.