New York Deli Style Macaroni Salad
Make your own New York Deli Style Macaroni Salad and skip the store-bought tubs. This pasta salad is creamy, fresh, and always a hit at picnics or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (1/2 lb) elbow macaroni
- 2 celery stalksfinely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepperfinely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp sugaradjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- Paprika (optionalfor garnish)
- Chopped parsley (optionalfor garnish)
Instructions
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and
cook until just tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Let it drain well. -
While the macaroni is cooking, get a large bowl and mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and white pepper until smooth.
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Add the fully cooled macaroni to the bowl, followed by the diced celery and red pepper. Stir until everything is well-coated.
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Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to come together.
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Before serving, give it a quick stir. Sprinkle with paprika or parsley if you like.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Nutrition
Per serving (1)
- Calories
- 491 kcal
- Carbs
- 63 g
- Protein
- 12 g
- Fat
- 21 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 406 mg
Recipe by Deborah Green
Recipe from https://dishfullofmemories.com/new-york-deli-style-macaroni-salad-recipe/