Rainbow Macaroni Salad

When the grill's going, a side dish that's both colorful and tasty is always a win. This Rainbow Macaroni Salad checks both boxes and always hits the spot. Loaded with veggies and plenty of flavor, it's the kind of pasta salad that belongs at any potluck, no matter the time of year.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Rainbow Macaroni Salad

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 263kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

Macaroni Salad:

1 (8 oz.) box elbow macaroni noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
2 large hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup matchstick carrots, chopped
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp. white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced

Instructions

Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, then give it a quick rinse under cool water and drain. Once that's done, just set the pasta aside while you prep the rest of your ingredients.
1 (8 oz.) box elbow macaroni
Add cooled pasta, diced eggs, bell pepper, celery, carrots and red onion to a large mixing bowl.
2 large hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced, 1 medium red bell pepper, diced, 2 celery stalks, diced, 1 cup matchstick carrots, chopped, 1/4 cup diced red onion
In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper.
1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise , 1 tbsp. white vinegar, 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp. honey, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta and vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste and transfer your pasta to a serving dish or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
If you are going to make the day before, see the above post for day before preparation tips.

Notes

For optimal outcomes when making this rainbow macaroni salad, I recommended referring to the recipe details within the post. The recipe post commonly includes valuable notes, expert tips and frequently asked questions, that are not presented in the recipe card, often including how to make this recipe dairy-free, gluten free or vegan and ideas for healthy ingredient substitutions or variations.

The provided nutrition information is merely an approximation, as variations can arise depending on the specific ingredients/brands you select.

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